There are indications that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad, has resigned. Justice Muhammad according to ‘credible sources’ resigned on health grounds.
Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Tanko Muhammed was seriously ill.
His resignation is coming amidst allegations by 14 judges of the Supreme Court last week that the CJN has ran the apex court aground.
Some of the issues raised by the justices in the letter include the failure to replace dilapidated vehicles, accommodation problems, poor healthcare services at the Supreme Court clinic, and poor electricity supply.
The Justices also lamented the increase in electricity tariffs, no modified allowances to reflect the increase in diesel prices, and the lack of internet services in their chambers.
It was gathered that arrangements are now on to swear-in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Reports also indicate that a formal announcement will be made shortly.
