A judge who sits beyond the lawful judicial age is a judicial impostor.
Mr Tinubu is seeking reelection in 2027 and will likely rely on his unusual ally, the former Rivers governor, for another electoral success.
The appointment followed the retirement of Hajo Bello, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 in public service.
Mr Tinubu said the judiciary should not be discouraged by the antics of those who only believe the justice system works when judgments are given in their favour.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) had, during its recent 106th meeting, recommended Ms Kekere-Ekun for appointment by Tinubu as the next CJN.
There can only be two possible reasons.
The appointment places the younger Mr Ariwoola in a key position overseeing the internal audit unit of the NJC.
He charged the judges to always apply constitutional provisions in deciding cases that may be assigned to them.
“Mr President, do not organise that handover. CJN, your lordship, do not swear in this man so long as that problem is not (sic),” Mr Datti-Ahmed said.
The development was said to have led to a financial burden on the FJSC, having to maintain both the official apartment and that of Mr Ariwoola.
