The Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has been appointed the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ariwoola succeeds Justice Muhammad Tanko who, suddenly, resigned Monday morning, allegedly on health grounds.
Ariwoola was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2011.
He was born on August 22, 1958.
Ariwoola is a Yoruba from South Western Nigeria.
His confirmation is subject to the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to forward his name for screening to the Senate.
Many insist that Tanko did the Honourable thing by resigning, especially, after the scandalous spat, a few days ago with 14 Justices of the Supreme Court who indirectly passed a vote of no confidence in him.
