The Imo State Judiciary is embroiled in a fresh controversy following a report by TheNigerianLawyers alleging that the former Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mrs. Naomie Achunulo, was removed from her position as the Chief Registrar and redeployed to the Magistracy as Chief Magistrate Grade 1 for allegedly misappropriating N15–20 million in monthly judiciary funds.
The explosive claim has ignited a firestorm, with prominent human rights lawyer and former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, taking to X this morning to denounce the leadership of the Imo State Judicial Service Commission as “petty rogues.”
In a scathing post on his X handle, Odinkalu questioned the credibility of the allegations and the integrity of those behind them. He demanded transparency, stating, “These people running Imo State Judiciary are petty rogues. So, now they come up with this yarn accusing the former CR of misappropriating judiciary funds. Two things: 1st, where is the investigation report? 2nd, if she’s a thief, why ask her to sit as a Magistrate?”
His remarks have amplified public scrutiny of the Imo judiciary’s leadership and its handling of the case.The allegations, as reported by TheNigerianLawyers, claim that Mrs. Achunulo, during her tenure as Chief Registrar, siphoned off significant sums from the judiciary’s monthly imprest, funds meant for administrative and operational purposes.
However, no official investigation report has been made public to substantiate these claims, raising questions about the transparency and fairness of the process leading to her removal.
The Imo State Judicial Service Commission has not issued an official statement in response to the allegations or Odinkalu’s remarks.
The absence of a detailed report or evidence backing the claims against Achunolu has fueled speculation about political motivations or internal power struggles within the Imo judiciary.This scandal comes at a time when Imo judiciary is already under intense scrutiny for ethical lapses and political interference.
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