It's official! Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as CJN -

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The swearing-in took place at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, according to the verified Twitter handle of the Presidency.

Tanko Muhammad, who was last week confirmed as the substantive CJN by the Senate, was sworn in at the Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday morning.

Muhammad has been acting CJN since January 25 when the then CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was suspended from office over alleged corrupt practices.

But on July 11th, the President forwarded his name to the Senate, requesting his confirmation as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

In his letter to the Senate, the President, said: “In accordance with Section 231 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which gives the President the power to appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to the confirmation of the appointment by the Senate, I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honorable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed for confirmation as Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“It is my hope that this request will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the distinguished Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”