Justice Ariwoola Olukayode has been sworn in as Nigeria’s acting Chief Justice by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Recall that Justice Ariwoola assumed the position in an acting capacity after Justice Tanko Muhammad, the outgoing CJN, resigned due to health reasons.
During a brief ceremony on Wednesday at the Council Chambers in Abuja, Justice Ariwoola took the judicial oath of office.
The ceremony was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ministers, other justices of the Supreme Court, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu.
He was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011, by President Goodluck Jonathan.
In a media chat, the CJN appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary function optimally as the 2023 elections approach, promising reforms at the apex court.