Justice Tanko Muhammad has formally resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
According to Channels Television, they confirmed that he resigned on Sunday night on the grounds of ill-health.
Also, the Special Adviser on Media and Communication to CJN, Ahuraka Yusuf Isah, said, “All I know is that he’s going to declare open a workshop this morning at the NJI (National Judicial Institute).”
Following his resignation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola will be the next acting Chief Justice of Nigeria sequel to Senate’s confirmation.
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