The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
He succeeds Justice Walter Onnoghen who was suspended as CJN following an asset declaration suit against him.
The new CJN was confirmed on Wednesday after a thorough screening at the National Assembly.
President Muhammadu Buhari had last week, forwarded Justice Muhammad’s name to the Senate for confirmation, in accordance with Section 23(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
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The president forwarded Justice Muhammad’s name for confirmation based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
