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Senate to Screen Acting Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for Confirmation

Martins Nwakaji by Martins Nwakaji
September 25, 2024
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Senate to Screen Acting Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for Confirmation
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Today, the Senate will screen Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), for her confirmation as the permanent CJN.

This important event is set to take place during a scheduled Senate session, where lawmakers will evaluate her qualifications and suitability for the role.

On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed that it had received an official letter from President Bola Tinubu requesting Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation.

The letter was presented during the Senate session, and read aloud by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This step is a crucial part of the confirmation process, which involves both the executive and legislative branches of government.

Justice Kekere-Ekun has held the position of acting CJN since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

In this interim capacity, she has already begun to influence the judiciary and has been responsible for several key decisions.

President Tinubu previously swore her in on a temporary basis, allowing her to step into the role while the confirmation process was pending.

In his letter to the Senate, President Tinubu referenced Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. This section grants the President the authority to appoint the CJN based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), with the requirement that the Senate confirm the appointment.

By citing this constitutional provision, Tinubu underscored the legal foundation for his nomination of Kekere-Ekun.

In his message, the President 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.”

This statement reflects the administration’s confidence in Kekere-Ekun’s abilities and commitment to maintaining judicial integrity.

Following the reading of the letter, the Senate President referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole, where senators will discuss and deliberate on the nomination.

This committee plays a critical role in evaluating candidates for high-level judicial positions. Senators will likely assess Kekere-Ekun’s qualifications, previous rulings, and overall contributions to the judiciary during the deliberation.

If confirmed, Justice Kekere-Ekun will make history as the 23rd substantive CJN and only the second woman to hold this prestigious position in Nigeria’s judicial history. Her confirmation would signify a milestone for gender representation in the Nigerian judiciary and could inspire future generations of female legal professionals.

As the Senate prepares for today’s screening, the outcome will be closely watched by legal experts, politicians, and the general public, all eager to see how Justice Kekere-Ekun’s leadership will shape the future of Nigeria’s judicial system.

The confirmation process is a vital aspect of ensuring that the judiciary remains independent, effective, and responsive to the needs of the Nigerian people.

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Martins Nwakaji

Martins Nwakaji

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