The Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Dahiru Musdapher, contrary to speculations, has not resigned his appointment, LEADERSHIP gathered.
A statement by his media adviser, Mohammed Adamu noted that, “The CJN had, on 11th April, 2012, written to the National Judicial Council NJC, to give three months notice of his retirement from service as a Judicial Officer.
“This, as the CJN indicated, is so that the necessary processes will be commenced early enough to enable the swearing of a new Chief Justice by the 16th of July 2012.
“It is public knowledge that by the provisions of Section 291(1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, the CJN shall cease to be a Judicial Officer come 14th July, 2012 when he would be 70 years,” the statement added.