BREAKING: Senate Screens Justice Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria Role

The Senate is currently screening Justice Kekere-Ekun for the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Stay updated on the proceedings and the implications for Nigeria’s judiciary.

As the incoming Chief Justice of Nigeria, or CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is presently being vetted by the Senate.

states that Olukayode Ariwoola’s retirement occurred in August, and Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been acting as CJN since then.

Judges from the several courts and Kekere-Ekun’s family members were present when the screening on Wednesday got underway.

This comes just a day after President Bola Tinubu requested in a letter to the Senate that the House screen and certify her as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN,” Tinubu wrote in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

“Although I sincerely hope the Senate will give this request prompt consideration and confirmation, please accept my sincere regards and highest consideration, distinguished senate president.”