Tinubu Demands Fresh Action From Senate Over Justice Kekere-Ekun
- President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria
- The president had earlier appointed Kekere-Ekun in the acting capacity following the retirement of former CJN Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and NJC's recommendation
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president's letter on the floor of the Senate during plenary and referred it to the committee of whole
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate's confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
This move follows the National Judicial Council's (NJC) recommendation of Justice Kekere-Ekun to succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who recently retired.
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In his letter to the Senate, Tinubu cited Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowers him to appoint the CJN based on NJC recommendations, pending Senate approval. He expressed confidence in Justice Kekere-Ekun's nomination and urged the Senate to act swiftly.
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What to know about Kekere-Ekun
Justice Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the acting CJN since Justice Ariwoola's retirement and is the second woman to hold this position after Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar.
Born on May 7, 1958, in London, she obtained her LL.B from the University of Lagos in 1980 and LL.M from the London School of Economic and Political Science in 1983.
Channels TV reported that Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has had an illustrious career spanning over thirty years, has served as chairman of the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja, Lagos, and was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2013. Her appointment as CJN is a significant milestone, making her the first woman from the Southwest geopolitical zone to hold this position.
Senate takes action on Kekere-Ekun's appointment
The Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has referred Justice Kekere-Ekun's nomination to the committee of the whole for deliberation during the next legislative sitting.
As Justice Kekere-Ekun awaits confirmation, her wealth of experience and expertise are expected to bring valuable insights to the nation's judiciary.
Tinubu returns to Nigeria from France
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu returned to Nigeria two days after leaving for France.
The president returned to the country on Friday, August 23, to swear in the new chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
This followed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola's retirement as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on Thursday, August 22.
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