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Tanko Muhammad has been Nigeria's acting chief justice since 25 January 2019 when the then CJN, Walter Onnoghen, was suspended from office on alleged corrupt practices. ChiefJusticeOfNigeria CJN CJNTankoMuhammad Nigeria Breaking

Tanko’s confirmation came after he was screened by the upper chamber’s Committee of the Whole on Wednesday.

“I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed for confirmation as Chief Justice of Nigeria,” Buhari said in a letter read by Senate president Ahmed Lawan. Buhari said Onnoghen’s suspension was necessary because of the ‘respect’ his government has for the Rule of Law.

 

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