Tanko Muhammad has resigned as Nigeria’s Chief Justice (CJN)
Channels Television reported that Justice Tanko Muhammad, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has resigned, according to Touchaheart.
This online news source understands that the Chief Justice of Nigeria resigned on Sunday night, June 26, citing ill health as the reason for his decision. Channels Television cited sources for this information.
The next-highest ranking justice on the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode, will be sworn in as an acting justice, according to the article.
Touchaheart Nigeria gathered that the report mentioned that a formal announcement will be made soon.
Meanwhile Touchaheart Nigeria reports that Tanko Muhammad reportedly had a serious illness prior to stepping down as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
