The Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon. Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, have been recommended for mandatory retirement due to allegations of age falsification.
The Council (NJC) has also suspended Justice G. C. Aguma from the Rivers State High Court and Justice A.O. Nwabunike from the Anambra State High Court, from carrying out judicial duties. Both judges are barred from performing their functions for one year without pay, and will be placed on a watch list for an additional two years following their suspension.
These decisions were made during the NJC’s recent meeting held on November 13 and 14, 2024, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria [CJN] Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
A total of five Judicial Officers were penalized for different acts of misconduct.
The Council also reviewed the Report from its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee, which examined a total of 30 petitions and established six Committees for further investigation. Out of these, 22 petitions were dismissed due to lack of merit, while two were deemed sub judice.
The Council has also established a Committee to investigate all complaints and petitions against Hon. Justice O. A. Ojo, the Chief Judge of Osun State.
