By Utebor Paul, Nigeria
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has requested the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Recall that in August, AFRICAN CULTURE TV reported that President Tinunu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd acting CJN.
The letter from the President was read during plenary on Tuesday by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In the letter, Tinubu invoked Section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which grants him the authority to appoint the CJN based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), subject to Senate approval.
“I hereby forward the nomination of Honorable 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 wrote.
The Senate President referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for consideration at the next legislative sitting.
Justice Kekere-Ekun was recommended for the position in August by the NJC, following the retirement of the former CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
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