The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria, following the impending retirement of the current Chief Justice, Justice Oluwakayode Ariwoola.
This recommendation was made during the NJC’s meeting, which also proposed the appointment of 27 additional judges to State High Courts.
Soji Oye, the NJC’s spokesman, confirmed the decision in a statement released on Thursday.
However, Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is subject to confirmation by President Bola Tinubu and screening by the Senate before it becomes official.
More to come…
