• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Tinubu Had No Conversation With CJN On Election Petition – Supreme Court

by Olakunle Olasanmi and Tarkaa David
2 years ago
in News
Tinubu
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Supreme Court has denied that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, spoke to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, contrary to reports in the social media.

Advertisement

Giving assurance that nobody will be allowed to interfere with the Presidential Election Petition cases currently going on in court, the apex court, through the director of press and information, Dr Akande Festus, said the CJN did not speak to anyone concerning the cases at the tribunal.

He said, “In view of the rumour currently circulating in the social media space that the chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, had a telephone conversation with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the director-general of the Department of State Service (DSS) with a view to pressuring the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal on the likely judgement to give, it is imperative to state clearly that there is no iota of truth in the narrative, as there was no such telephone conversation between the CJN and anyone. Nigerians have been following the proceedings at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal with admirable enthusiasm.

“So, it is advisable we all sustain the tempo and follow it up to the end, instead of relapsing into the realm of speculations and rumour peddling that will not do anyone any good. If this current trend of falsehood and mudslinging is sustained, our nation may not make the desired progress.”

According to him, the courts are statutorily established to serve the best interest of the masses and they are ready to do their best.

RELATED

Leaders Pay Tributes To Dantata

Leaders Pay Tributes To Dantata

1 hour ago
Marginal Field Awardees: NUPRC Restates Commitment To Transparency Culture

Oil Prices Plunge 6% As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

3 hours ago

He pleaded for cooperation with the judiciary to serve the country to its full capacity, adding that no one will ever be favoured against the other in any dispute.

“The rule of law and supremacy of the Nigerian Constitution will always be upheld and applied in every matter that comes before the courts, as the facts presented and the subsisting laws must be applied in determining the merit or otherwise of each matter. The public should rest assured that justice will be done to all matters pending in the various courts across the country, irrespective of who is involved,” Festus said.

 

Allegations Against CJN Reflect Trust Deficit In Judiciary -Prof Odinkalu

Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof Chidi Odinkalu, yesterday said allegations against the chief justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, reflect trust deficit in the judicial system.

He stated this when he appeared on Channels TV evening programme, Politics Today.

He said Nigerians cannot trust the judiciary anymore, adding that there are facts to justify that, citing the judicial pronouncements in the cases of Senator Ahmed Lawan, Governor Hope Uzodinma and others.

He said “People no longer trust judges; the judiciary lives with a massive trust deficit. The Supreme Court and judiciary have realised that there is trust deficit against them and it’s up to them to address it”.

Speaking on the appointment of Olukayode Ariwoola Jnr as high court judge, he said the CJN ought to have recused himself from the committee.

“CJN should not appoint his son a high court judge no matter how good he is; if he must, then he should recuse himself.”

Commenting on the effects of subsidy removal, he said the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acted in haste.

 

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Bola Ahmed TinubuCJNSupreme Court
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Economic Growth: NACCIMA Seeks Increased Public-private Sector Collaboration

Next Post

Transcorp’s Omogiafo Bags ‘Outstanding African CEO Of The Year’ Award

Olakunle Olasanmi and Tarkaa David

Olakunle Olasanmi and Tarkaa David

You May Like

Leaders Pay Tributes To Dantata
News

Leaders Pay Tributes To Dantata

2025/06/29
Marginal Field Awardees: NUPRC Restates Commitment To Transparency Culture
Business

Oil Prices Plunge 6% As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

2025/06/29
New Afreximbank President To Restructure African Trade
Business

New Afreximbank President To Restructure African Trade

2025/06/29
Queen Mary Of Denmark Promises More Investment In Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure
News

Queen Mary Of Denmark Promises More Investment In Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure

2025/06/29
Oyetola
Business

Federal Gov’t Launches Life-jacket Safety Initiative

2025/06/29
Tech Scholar To Drive Academic Vision As OAU’s New DVC
Business

Tech Scholar To Drive Academic Vision As OAU’s New DVC

2025/06/29
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Leaders Pay Tributes To Dantata

Oil Prices Plunge 6% As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

New Afreximbank President To Restructure African Trade

Queen Mary Of Denmark Promises More Investment In Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure

Federal Gov’t Launches Life-jacket Safety Initiative

Tech Scholar To Drive Academic Vision As OAU’s New DVC

Cybercrime: Half Of Victims Paid Ransom In 2025

FG Moves To Curb Brain Drain With Digital Career Pathway For Civil Servants

9PSB Reintroduces Bank9ja App To Deepen Financial Inclusion In Nigeria

Starlink Now Live Nationwide As Konga Offers Free Same-day Delivery

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.