Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As Substantive CJN

President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Justice Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd CJN during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday, September 30.

It is noteworthy that the Nigerian Senate confirmed Justice Kekere-Ekun, the highest-ranking justice of the Supreme Court, the previous Wednesday. This confirmation followed an extensive two-hour session of questioning by the senators.

Justice Kekere-Ekun had been serving in an acting capacity since August, after the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola from the position. Her confirmation was made possible by a request from President Tinubu to the legislative body.

During her screening, Justice Kekere-Ekun committed to addressing petitions promptly to enhance the integrity of the judiciary.

A graduate of Queens College in 1974 and a Life Bencher, she expressed her dedication to maintaining the judiciary’s integrity, upholding the rule of law, and defending the Constitution of Nigeria.

Additionally, she advocated for improved legislation to strengthen the country’s autonomy and emphasized the importance of reducing the number of cases that reach the Supreme Court.

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Specifically, she suggested that all election-related cases should be resolved at the Court of Appeal, asserting that enhancing conduct during elections is vital to minimizing the need for frequent court interventions.