The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammed has resigned citing ill health
The CJN put in his resignation on Sunday night.
Justice Muhammed resignation came amidst disagreement among justices of the Supreme Court. Majority of the Justice wrote a letter of complaint against the CJN saying their working condition worsened under his watch. The letter was leaked to the press and the CJN was forced to write a reply which was put in the public domain
Tanko Muhammed was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on January 25, 2019 following the suspension of Walter Onnoghen from office as the CJN .
He was subsequently confirmed .
When contacted, the Special Adviser on Media and Communication to CJN, Ahuraka Yusuf Isah, said: “All I know is that he’s going to declare open a workshop this morning at the NJI (National Judicial Institute).”
Other attempts to reach close associates of the CJN, such as Dr Mike Ozekhome (SAN), proved abortive as they didn’t take their calls.
Following his resignation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola will be the next acting Chief Justice of Nigeria sequel to Senate’s confirmation.
