The Senate has commenced the screening of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for confirmation as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, appeared before the Senate on Wednesday, accompanied by justices from various courts and members of her family.
This development comes just 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu sent a formal request to the Senate, urging them to screen and confirm Kekere-Ekun as the substantive CJN. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu stated, “I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN.”
Tinubu expressed hope that the request would be treated with urgency, seeking the Senate’s swift consideration and confirmation of Kekere-Ekun’s appointment.
