Breaking News: Olukayode Ariwoola Steps Down as Chief Justice of Nigeria

Olukayode Ariwoola Retires As Chief Justice Of Nigeria

ULTRANAIJA MEDIA reports that Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.

Born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement concludes a long and distinguished career in the judiciary.

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Justice Ariwoola joined the Supreme Court bench on November 22, 2011, and was appointed as the substantive CJN on June 27, 2022, following the resignation of his predecessor, Justice Tanko Muhammad. His appointment as CJN was officially confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 21, 2022.

As retirement ceremonies unfold at the Supreme Court, there are strong indications that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun may be named his successor, potentially making her the next Chief Justice of Nigeria.