Olukayode Ariwoola, a justice of the Supreme Court, has been
sworn in as the acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The oath of office was administered to Ariwoola on Monday by
President Muhammadu Buhari.
The swearing in ceremony took place at the council chamber
of the presidential villa in Abuja.
The acting CJN takes over from Ibrahim Muhammad, who
resigned earlier on Monday.
Although he was said to have resigned on the grounds of
ill-health, it was learnt he was forced to quit his position.
Fourteen justices of the Supreme Court had accused the former
CJN of abandoning his responsibility as the leader of the court.
Ariwoola, 63, is expected to serve in an acting capacity
till further confirmation by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the
national assembly.
He swore to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the
federal government, as well as defend the constitution of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria.
Ariwoola studied law at the University of Ife (now Obafemi
Awolowo University), Osun state, where he bagged a bachelor of laws degree with
honours in July 1980.
He was called to the Nigeria Bar in July 1981 — and on
November 22, 2011, he was elevated and sworn into the bench of the supreme
court.
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