President Muhammadu Buhari has officially sworn Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The ceremony, which took place briefly before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu, respectively among others.
Speaking to newsmen after the ceremony, Justice Ariwoola appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary to function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising to effect sundry reforms at the apex court
On his part, Governor Seyi Makinde expressed gratitude on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State to the president.