The Senate has confirmed Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday requested Mr Muhammad’s confirmation. His request was sequel to the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to make Justice Muhammad the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Mr Muhammad was first appointed in January after the president controversially suspended Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was accused of false declaration of asset.
Prior to the confirmation, the lawmakers went into an executive session which lasted for about half an hour after which Mr Muhammad was invited into the chamber.
The Senate voted to confirm him after he responded to questions from the lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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