The All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu has described the emergence of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as a testament to an excellent judicial career characterised by courage, competence and commitment to excellence.
This was contained in a congratulatory message to the new CJN by the APC standard bearer at next year’s general election in Abuja on Thursday.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja inaugurated Justice Ariwoola as the substantive CJN three months after he was appointed in acting capacity.
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.”
