The Senate is set to screen Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for her confirmation as the substantive CJN on Wednesday.
This follows the receipt of a formal request from President Bola Tinubu, who nominated her for the position.
During Tuesday’s plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter, which highlighted the constitutional authority for the appointment under Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.
This section mandates that the President appoints the CJN based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subsequent Senate confirmation.
President Tinubu stated, “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.”
The Senate President has referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for deliberation.
If confirmed, Justice Kekere-Ekun will become the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second woman to hold this prestigious position in the country’s judicial history.
