On Wednesday, September 25, the Nigerian Senate officially confirmed Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Her appointment follows a period of service in an acting capacity, and with her confirmation, Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the first female Chief Justice in Nigeria’s history.<\/p>\n
During her Senate screening, Justice Kekere-Ekun laid out her vision for reforming the judiciary and addressing some of the sector\u2019s longstanding issues. One of her key proposals is the termination of pre-election cases at the Court of Appeal, rather than allowing them to progress to the Supreme Court. This, she explained, would not only expedite the resolution of electoral disputes but also reduce the overwhelming caseload on the Supreme Court, allowing it to focus on other pressing matters of national importance.<\/p>\n
Justice Kekere-Ekun also emphasized the need for a more stringent process in the appointment of judges, highlighting the necessity of appointing individuals of unquestionable integrity and competence. According to her, the current process, while functional, requires improvements to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are elevated to the bench. She noted that judicial officers must be beyond reproach, as the judiciary serves as the last hope for justice in society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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