Justice of supreme court reveals CJN has tested positive for Covid-19

Yesterday, 72 senior advocates of Nigeria, SANs, were sworn in today and rather than the chief justice of Nigeria, CJN Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed to

Yesterday, 72 senior advocates of Nigeria, SANs, were sworn in today and rather than the chief justice of Nigeria, CJN Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed to preside over the ceremony, the justice of the supreme court, Bode Rhodes-Vivour, represented the CJN at the swearing-in ceremony.

The 66 year old CJN’s absence at the event has prompted many to wonder if all is well with him especially amidst rumours that he has been ill and hasn’t been seen in public for weeks.

The unavailability of the CJN is unusual as he is mostly known to carry out important functions such as this. The CJN had inaugurated eight justices of the supreme court on November 6 but since then, there are conflicting details on when he was last seen in public.

Although no reason was officially given for his absence yesterday, it is believed that he has been flown abroad for treatment.

Now it has been revealed that the CJN has tested positive for COVID-19. Ibrahim Saulawa, justice of the supreme, on Tuesday, confirmed that the CJN tested positive for the virus and that he is currently in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, receiving treatment.

But according to TheCable, before he could be flown out, he reportedly caught an infectious disease.

There has been in a spike in COVID-19 infections in the country. Olu Irefin, a major-general, died as a result of complications from virus last week.

On Sunday, 201 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the country. So far, 73,374 cases have been confirmed in 36 states and the FCT.