President Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Kekere-Ekun As Substantive CJN

Posted by Amarachi on Tue 24th Sep, 2024 - tori.ng

This request was communicated through a letter, which was read aloud by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during a session on Tuesday.

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a formal request to the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

This request was communicated through a letter, which was read aloud by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during a session on Tuesday.

Justice Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting Chief Justice since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. President Tinubu had earlier sworn her into the acting role.

In his letter, the President referenced Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.

Tinubu stated, “Pursuant to 231(1) of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria of 1999 as amended which gives the power to the president powers to appoint the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) and subject to confirmation of the Nigerian senate,” the number one citizen said.

“I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN.

“While it is my hope that this request will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the senate, please, accept distinguished senate president the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”

Following the presentation, Senate President Akpabio referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration, with deliberations set to take place on Wednesday.

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