President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate, request for confirmation of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) , Justice Mohammed Tanko as substantive CJN.
The President in another request, also sought approval for appointment of 15 Special Advisers .
In separate letters written and read on the floor of the Senate Thursday, by the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President Buhari said the requests were in line with constitutional provisions .
He specifically quoted section 153 of the 1999 constitution as amended, for approval of appointment of 15 Special Advisers.
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