The National Judicial Council (NJC) has sanctioned several judicial officers for misconduct following its 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024.
Among those disciplined are Justice G. C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Justice A. O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court. Both have been suspended from judicial duties for one year without pay and placed on a two-year watch list thereafter.
In addition, two Heads of Court were recommended for compulsory retirement due to falsification of their ages. They include Hon. Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, Chief Judge of Imo State, and Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, Grand Kadi of Yobe State.
The NJC also disciplined a total of five judicial officers for various acts of misconduct and empanelled a committee to investigate complaints and petitions against Hon. Justice O. A. Ojo, Chief Judge of Osun State.
These decisions are part of the Council’s commitment to maintaining ethical standards and discipline within the judiciary.
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