Senate Confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice After Two-Hour Grilling

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the most senior justice of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Kekere-Ekun, who becomes the 23rd CJN, was confirmed on Wednesday after a thorough two-hour questioning session with the senators.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports that she has been serving in this role on an acting basis since August.

During her screening today, Kekere-Ekun was joined by members of the judiciary from different courts and her relatives.

The screening process began just over 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu formally submitted a letter to the Senate, urging them to move forward with the confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Tinubu’s request followed the recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC), which had endorsed Kekere-Ekun as the most suitable candidate for the position.

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

“While it is my hope that this request will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the senate, please, accept the distinguished senate president the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”

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