Corruption: We’ll Probe Supreme Justices’ Allegations Despite CJN’s Resignation – Senate

The Nigerian senate will probe corruption allegations levelled against former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.

Recall that the allegation was made by other Supreme Court justices before he hurriedly resigned.

The resolution was reached on Tuesday June 28, just after a motion by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele was considered.

The New Acting Chiuef Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Olukayode Ariwoola during his swearing-in ayt the State House. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JIUNE 27 2022

This is also coming barely 48 hours after Tanko resigned from the position on “health grounds”.

Moving the motion, Bamidele said;

“Matter of urgent public importance on the state of affairs in the Supreme Court of Nigeria and demand by Justices of the court, pursuant to rules 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Orders, 2022 (as amended).”

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