
JUST IN: TINUBU URGES SENATE TO CONFIRM JUSTICE KEKERE-EKUN AS CJN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, September 24, urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for appointment as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Honourable Justice Kekere-Ekun is presently the Acting CJN.
Tinubu in a letter read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said the request was made Pursuant to 231(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 1999 (as amended) which gives the power to the President powers to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) and subject to confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
He said: “I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN.
“While it is my hope that this request will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the Senate, please, accept Distinguished Senate President the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”
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