Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
He is said to have resign on Sunday night on the grounds of ill-health.
According to his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Ahuraka Yusuf Isah, he 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, following Senate’s confirmation.
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