The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed reports claiming Justices Monsurat Bolaji-Yusuf and Boloukuoromo have passed away. This rumor likely originated from speculation surrounding the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict on President Bola Tinubu’s election.
Justice Monsurat Bolaji-Yusuf, the only female member of the panel, was born on August 7, 1959, in Oyo State. She has had a distinguished career, serving as a High Court judge in Oyo State before being elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2014. Notably, she affirmed Ifeanyi Ubah as a Senator and invalidated actions related to the impeachment of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja in Oyo State.
The five justices on the Presidential Election Petition Court panel, including Justice Bolaji-Yusuf, have been deciding the fate of President Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. The tribunal’s verdict will determine the legitimacy of Tinubu’s election.
Key Facts:
- Justice Monsurat Bolaji-Yusuf’s Background: Born on August 7, 1959, in Oyo State; served as a High Court judge before being elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2014.
- Presidential Election Petition Tribunal: Five justices, including Justice Bolaji-Yusuf, deciding the fate of President Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi.
- Rumor Debunked: National Judicial Council denies reports of Justices Bolaji-Yusuf and Boloukuoromo’s deaths.
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