Buhari writes Senate, wants Ariwoola confirm as CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of the acting Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the substantive CJN.

This is contained in a letter from the President read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at plenary.

Buhari said his letter was according to Section One (1) of the Constitution of Nigeria.

Ariwoola was appointed acting CJN following the retirement of former CJN Mohamed Tanko few months to his official retirement due to ill health.