- Recall that Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the CJN in August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola.
Nigeria’s upper legislative body, the Senate has begun the screening of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for confirmation as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Recall that Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the CJN in August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola.
She was however serving in acting capacity as the nation’s chief law officer.
At the commencement of the screening on Wednesday, Kekere-Ekun was accompanied by Justices of the various courts and members of her family.
The development is coming less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu wrote to the Senate, asking the House to screen and confirm her as CJN.
Tinubu had in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio 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 the distinguished senate president the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”