This morning, Monday, 30th September, President Tinubu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd CJN at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Senate confirmed the highest-ranking justice of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
She received the confirmation following a rigorous two-hour question-and-answer session with senators.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun had been serving in this role on an acting basis since August, when Justice Olukayode Ariwoola retired from the post.
Her confirmation follows a request to the lawmakers by President Tinubu.
Speaking during her screening, Kekere-Ekun, vowed to ensure that petitions are dealt with speedily to foster integrity within the judiciary.
Justice Kekere-Ekun, a 1974 Queens College Alumnus and a Life Bencher, pledged to do her best and uphold the integrity of the judiciary, the rule of law and defend the Constitution of Nigeria.
She also advocated for better legislation to boost the country’s autonomy, while highlighting the need to limit the volume of cases that terminates at the Supreme Court.
She specifically recommended that all cases related to elections conclude at the Court of Appeal.
She believed that improving behaviour during elections is crucial to eliminate the necessity of constantly going to court.
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