President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday before the commencement of the weekly FEC meeting inaugurated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria urged politicians vying for various offices in the 2023 elections to allow the judiciary function properly.
He said, “Politicians should allow the judiciary to function. Law is not static and that is why you have seen that the National Assembly continues to amend the laws, and it is the law that the courts apply to the facts available.
“We shall continue to do justice if only Nigerians will allow us to perform and function without any pressure.”
“We shall continue to do justice if only Nigerians will allow us to perform and function without any pressure.”
“We shall make progress and advance the judiciary to benefit not only the common man but all men and women.”
The new CJN promised to pursue reforms at the apex court across several lines such as the integration of technology for easy court proceedings and by extension, speedy delivery of justice.
In his remarks, Makinde, on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State, thanked the President for Ariwoola’s confirmation.
In attendance were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Governors Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu of Oyo and Ondo states, respectively among others.
