Senate confirms Kekere-Ekun as CJN

The Senate on Wednesday, September 25, confirmed the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for appointment as the substantive CJN.

This is even as Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun called for the termination of pre-election cases at the Appeal Court as against the current practice where they get to the Supreme Court while answering questions from Senators during her screening.

She also canvassed that stringent process should be applied in the appointment of Judges.

The new CJN She called for tougher penalties against erring judicial officers over conflicting judgments.

She vowed to ensure zero tolerance for corruption as well as insulate the judiciary from external influences.

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