President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday asked the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
The request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary session.
Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
In his letter, Tinubu cited Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants the president the authority to appoint the CJN based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to Senate confirmation.
“I hereby forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, CON, for confirmation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. I trust that this request will receive the Senate’s prompt consideration and approval,” the President stated.
The Red Chamber has since referred the letter to the Committee of the Whole for deliberation on Wednesday.
