All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to bring into the apex judicial position, the competence and integrity that hallmarked his career.

Asiwaju Tinubu gave the advice in a congratulatory message by his spokesperson, Mr. Tunde Rahman, yesterday in Abuja.

The former governor of Lagos State, while congratulating Justice Ariwoola, also wished the former CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, quick recovery.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the former CJN resigned on Monday on health grounds.

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Asiwaju Tinubu said: “I congratulate Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his elevation to the topmost judicial position with his appointment as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“To say this appointment is richly deserved is stating the obvious as Justice Ariwoola has given everything to the law and judiciary.

“Justice Ariwoola has held important appointments over the years during which he demonstrated excellence.

“His over four decades of judicial career has been hallmarked by competence, integrity and deep understanding and interpretation of the law without fear or favour.”

The APC standard bearer expressed optimism and confidence that Justice Ariwoola would bring competency and integrity into the appointment and continue to uphold the principles of law with courage and impartiality.

He wished the acting CJN increased wisdom and God’s guidance while praying for quick recovery for the former CJN.