Professor of Law, Chidi Odinkalu, has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for sanctions imposed on some judges by the National Judicial Commission.
Naija News reported that NJC sanctioned five justices for breaching the rules of profession in various ways, on Friday.
NJC reached the decision at its 107th meeting on 13 and 14 November 2024.
Imo State Chief Judge, Chukwuemeka Chikeka and Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, were sanctioned for falsifying their ages.
Also, Justice G.C Aguma of Rivers State High Court and Justice A.O Nwabunike of Anambra State High Court were suspended for a period of one year from performing their duties.
“Hon. Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka was recommended to the Governor of Imo State for compulsory retirement with effect from 27 October 2021, while all salaries and allowance received in excess by His Lordship from 27 October 2021 till date should be refunded to the Council.
“The recommendation…