Eko Hot Blog reports that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, welcomed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola’s appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as evidence of an outstanding judicial career marked by boldness, competence, and devotion to excellence.
This was said in a message of congratulations to the new CJN sent on Thursday in Abuja by the APC candidate for the general election of next year.
Three months after his appointment as interim CJN, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Justice Ariwoola as the substantive CJN in the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja.
In the statement signed by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu described Justice Ariwoola’s appointment as richly deserved, stating that it’s a testament to an excellent judicial career laced with courage competence and character.
He said: “I congratulate Justice Olukayode Ariwoola over his appointment as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
“This appointment is apt and appropriate as it is a testament to an excellent judicial career characterized by courage, competence and commitment to excellence.
“Ever since he became a judicial officer and particularly since his emergence in November 2011 as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Ariwoola has always distinguished himself in character and conduct.
“He is never swayed by anything but the dictates of the law. He interprets and applies the law as it is.
“I congratulate Justice Ariwoola on his accomplishment. I wish him immense wisdom and God’s guidance in this exalted office.”
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