Does the fact that CJN was seen in a wheelchair suggest that he posed as someone else to meet with politicians? Jibrin Okutepa makes a query

In his own Twitter timeline on Friday, Samuel Okutepa, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), addressed the prevalent reports around the supposed meeting between Olukayode Ariwoola, the CJN, and a particular politician. In reaction to the false reports, he called for punishment and bemoaned the lack of respect for the legal profession in the country.

He stated clearly,

“In Nigeria, the judicial system is ill and running on oxygen. The profession’s ethics and manners are no longer followed. There are none. Otherwise, how can we explain the rumors that are circulating among attorneys that the Nigerian Chief Justice disguises himself in order to see a certain politician?”…. Continue Reading

“Some Nigerian attorneys are publicizing it as well. Such a tragedy When CJN was seen using a wheelchair, it follows that his lordship is posing as another person to meet with MPs. What an offense. What caused the legal industry to degrade to this point?”

He went on, “Nobody is upset that the CJN had to use a wheelchair because they believe they may not be healthy. No compassion. Yet we may conjecture based on a fictitious and unproven tale. No rational individual should spread lies. I believe folks spreading this story are mentally ill. Our justice system must not be destroyed.”