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The Senate has resolved to screen the nomination of Acting Chief
Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammad on Wednesday.
Justice Mohammad will be screened by a committee of the whole
Senate. The decision to screen the nominee was taken after a voice
vote called by the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan.
President Muhammadu Buhari had last week, forwarded Justice
Tanko’s name to the Senate for confirmation, in accordance with
Section 23(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
President Buhari forwarded Justice Mohammad’s name for
confirmation based on the recommendation of the National Judicial
Council (NJC).