Senate confirms Kekere-Ekun as CJN
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
She had been serving in an acting role since August following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
She was accompanied by other Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices to the Senate chamber at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Her confirmation followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request, which was transmitted and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday.
Tinubu stated that his request was pursuant to Section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which gives the president the authority to appoint the CJN based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission (NJC).
“I have the honor to forward the nomination of Honorable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, CON, for confirmation as CJN,” the letter read in part.
After reading the letter, Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the request to the committee of the whole for consideration on Wednesday.
Following an exhaustive interview session and screening, the Senate confirmed her appointment as the CJN.
During the interview session, Justice Kekere-Ekun stated that she would leverage technology to ensure the quick dispensation of justice in the country.
She also stated that there would be no hiding place for corrupt individuals and criminals, while pledging to ensure that the judiciary remains independent of external influence.
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