Buhari appoints new cj

You're referring to the recent development in Nigeria!

Yes, on April 25, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola, who was previously the Deputy Chief Justice of Nigeria, takes over from Justice Tanko Muhammad, who resigned on April 25, 2023.

Justice Ariwoola's appointment was announced by the President through a statement issued by the State House, Abuja. The statement said that the President acted in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Supreme Court (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.

Justice Ariwoola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has been a judge of the Supreme Court since 2005 and has served in various capacities, including as a Justice of the Court of Appeal and a Judge of the High Court of Oyo State.

The appointment of a new CJN is significant, as the Chief Justice plays a crucial role in the administration of justice in Nigeria, overseeing the entire judicial system and ensuring the independence of the judiciary.

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