The coalition of civil society groups for transparency and good governance has called for the voluntary resignation of the chief justice of Nigeria Justice Olukayode Ariwoola over a statement made by the CJN at an event in Portharcourt, River State.
The CJN was recently alleged to have in River state said he was happy that Governor Seyi Makinde, was part of the G-5.
This Issue the CSO say is a misrepresentation of the nature of the judiciary as the country is preparing for general elections, some people may want to take advantage of every opportunity to score very cheap goals.
Justice Tajudeen Olukayode Ariwoola was Sworn In as the substantive Chief Justice Of Nigeria after serving an initial acting period of over 3 Months from June.
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He succeeded Justice Tanko Muhammed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria after his sudden resignation over health reasons in June.
He is the First indigene of Oyo State to be sworn in as the Chief Justice of Nigeria and has been on the bench of the Supreme Court for over ten years before his elevation to the Position as the Nations’ Chief Justice.
He was reported to have made a Statement at the Commissioning of the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Officers Training Centre in Port Harcourt which many considered controversial and highly Political.
