Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of conflicting rulings in Rivers State by ordering an immediate probe of the judges involved. As the Chief Justice of Nigeria since August 22, 2024, she has demonstrated her commitment to upholding the integrity of the judiciary.
It’s worth noting that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has previously taken actions against judges who have engaged in misconduct. In May 2024, the NJC issued warning letters to three judges and barred them from elevation to higher benches for a period. The NJC also empaneled committees to investigate eight judges of federal and state courts.
Background on Chief Justice Kekere-Ekun
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is a renowned jurist with an impressive track record. Born on May 7, 1958, in London, she graduated from the University of Lagos with a law degree and later obtained a master’s degree in law from the London School of Economics. Before becoming the Chief Justice, she served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Chairman of the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja.