Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN

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President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Tinubu’s request was presented in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at plenary on Tuesday.

Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

In his letter, Tinubu cited Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants the president the authority to appoint…

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