Supreme court admits CJN travelled to UK, but says he never met with Tinubu

Supreme court admits CJN travelled to UK, but says he never met with Tinubu

The Supreme Court on Friday, March 24, admitted that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, travelled to the United Kingdom (UK).

Supreme court admits CJN travelled to UK, but says he never met with Tinubu

It was earlier alleged that the CJN travelled to the UK for a purported meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, in London. Debunking the claim, the Supreme Court stated that the CJN only travelled to the UK for medicals and never met with Tinubu. The Supreme Court’s spokesperson, Festus Akande told Premium Times that the CJN only travelled out of Nigeria briefly to London on 18 March for medical care. He added that the CJN was accompanied by NJC’s Secretary, Gambo Saleh.

Supreme court admits CJN travelled to UK, but says he never met with Tinubu

Akande added; “On 23 March, the CJN returned from his medical trip to London and later reported in the office (in Abuja), where he worked till 8p.m.   “The only time the CJN travelled earlier this year was on 25 January, when he travelled for Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia. He returned on 29 January 2023.”

CJN Ariwoola spotted in Abuja mosque following claims of sighting in London

CJN Ariwoola spotted in Abuja mosque following claims of sighting in London

New images have surfaced of Justice Kayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, participating in prayers at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque in Abuja.

CJN Ariwoola spotted in Abuja mosque following claims of sighting in London

This comes following reports that the Chief Justice secretly met with the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is in London for a medical check up. In the viral photo, Ariwoola was reportedly seen on a wheelchair while being assisted by a supposed medical staff at an airport waiting area.

Kayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria In London

Alleged photo of Ariwoola in London On Friday 24th March, during Jumat, Ariwoola was observed praying alongside other Muslim believers in the Federal Capital Territory. He was observed sitting on a prayer mat without any external support or sign of requiring assistance from anyone.