Olukayode Ariwoola, Nigeria's Chief Justice retires August

Godsgift Onyedinefu

Olukayode Ariwoola, the Cheif Justice of Nigeris will retire August 22, 2024 upon reaching the retirement age of 70, the Supreme Court announced on Monday.

A valedictory session will be held in Ariwoola’s honor on the Supreme court premises, according to a notice by the Court.

The Supreme Court began its annual vacation on July 22, 2024, and will resume the new legal year on September 23, 2024, however, the valedictory court session for the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, shall hold on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

The ceremony to usher in the 2024/2025 new legal year is scheduled to hold on Monday, September 30, 2024.”

Ariwoola was sworn in as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria by former President Muhammadu Buhari on October 12, 2022, following the controversial resignation of his predecessor, Ibrahim Muhammad.

By tradition, Ariwoola will be succeeded in an acting capacity by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court.

Subsequently, the National Judicial Council will recommend a new substantive Chief Justice to the president, who will then forward the nomination to the Senate for confirmation.

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