A Former President Aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sam Ohuabunwa has urged the new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola to boldly tackle corruption in the judiciary.

Ohuabunwa who is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, gave the urge in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen.

The Convener of the New Nigeria Group urged Ariwoola to painstakingly pursue the task of ridding the judiciary of corruption.

"I strongly recommend that he attends to the lingering issues of judges' welfare.

"He should above all work assiduously to make the judiciary independent.

"This will truly make it the last hope of the common man.

Ohuabunwa in the statement, commended the immediate past CJN, Tanko Muhammed for resigning to attend to his health.

"I commend him for towing the honourable path of resignation and wish him God's healing.

"I also wish him peace in retirement.

I think he needs to handle speeding up court cases...