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President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
This request was communicated through a letter, which was read aloud by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during a session on Tuesday.
Naija News reports that Justice Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting Chief Justice since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. President Tinubu had earlier sworn her into the acting role.
In his letter, the President referenced Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.
Following the presentation, Senate President Akpabio referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration, with deliberations set to take place on Wednesday.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed…