Rivers: CJN summons judges over conflicting court rulings

Rivers: CJN summons judges over conflicting court rulings

Amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has taken action by summoning judges involved in issuing conflicting rulings on political cases in the state.

Justice Kekere-Ekun has instructed a National Judicial Council (NJC) panel, led by a former Court of Appeal justice and comprising two court heads, to investigate the judges.

She has ordered that a detailed report of the findings be submitted within the week. Additionally, the CJN has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

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This intervention follows formal complaints submitted to the NJC and reflects the CJN’s commitment to addressing judicial inconsistencies and maintaining the integrity of the judiciary.

Justice Kekere-Ekun’s decisive response underscores the judiciary’s critical role in preserving order amid political disputes, ensuring that the judicial process remains fair and consistent.

Rivers: CJN summons judges over conflicting court rulings