The Supreme Court has dismissed an insinuation that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was subjected to interrogation by the Department of the State Service (DSS) over alleged pro-Wike political remarks.

The apex court also debunked claims that five Justices of the Court have demanded resignation from office by the CJN over the same issue.

The reaction is in response to a publication by an online medium, which reported that Justice Ariwoola has been grilled by DSS over his alleged political remarks in Port Harcourt at a public function.

In a statement by the Director of Information and Press of the Court, Dr Festus Akande, the apex court affirmed that justices of the court are united and firmly behind the CJN; and are all working assiduously to dispense justice without fear or favour.

It said neither the CJN nor the Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court or other Courts for that matter, are politicians, so, none of them should be dragged into politics in any form whatsoever.

The apex Court warned those peddling the rumours to desist in their own interests.