(SINL NIGERIA) The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
This is sequel to President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, seeking her confirmation.
The letter cited Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowers him to appoint the CJN based on recommendations from the National Judicial Council, pending Senate approval.
The President expressed confidence in her nomination and urged the Senate to act urgently.
“I hereby forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, CON, for confirmation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. I trust that this request will receive the Senate’s prompt consideration and approval,” Tinubu stated in his message to the lawmakers.
Senate President Akpabio then referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for deliberation on the next legislative sitting.
Recall, the National Judicial Council (NJC) in August recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun to President Tinubu as successor to the former CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
