The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two judges from performing their judicial duties. Justice G.C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Justice A.O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court have both been suspended for one year without pay. Additionally, they have been placed on a two-year watch list.
This decision was made during the NJC’s 107th meeting, which took place on November 13 and 14, 2024, and was chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
In total, five serving judicial officers were sanctioned for various forms of misconduct. The NJC also recommended the compulsory retirement of two senior judicial figures for falsifying their ages.
The Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon. Justice T.E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, were both recommended for retirement following the discovery of age falsification.
Furthermore, the Council reviewed the report from its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee, which had assessed 30 petitions. Of these, 22 were dismissed due to lack of merit, and two were found to be sub judice (currently under judicial consideration).
The NJC also established a committee to investigate all complaints and petitions against Hon. Justice O.A. Ojo, Chief Judge of Osun State.
