The decision which is contained in a statement, issued by Mr Soji Oye, Director, Information of NJC, said the decision was taken on at the 88th Council Meeting.
NJC approves President Buhari’s request to appoint Tanko as Ag CJN for 3 months
The National Judicial Council has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari for the extension of appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria for another three months.
President Muhammadu Buhari appoints Justice Ibarahim Tanko Muhammad as Chief Justice of Nigeria ( Guardian )
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“The NJC has since forwarded its approval to the President”, Oye said.
NAN reports that on Jan. 25, Buhari suspended the then CJN, Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
The President announced the suspension at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.
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He said the action followed the order of the CCT directing him to suspend Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial.
The President consequently swore in Justice Mohammed as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Mohammed who hails from Bauchi state is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court.
NAN reports that the CCT convicted Onnoghen on Thursday, banning him from holding public office for a period of ten years.
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