The National Judicial Council (NJC) has directed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, to reverse the appointment of the Acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu, and appoint the most senior judge as the Acting Chief Judge of the state.
The NJC, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also directed that Justice Nzeukwu should be issued a query to show cause within seven days why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for presenting himself to be sworn in as the CJ.
NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola, said this on Wednesday saying Governor Uzodimma acted against Nigeria’s constitution by not appointing the most senior judge.
The NJC also took disciplinary measures against the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Imo State, Justice V. U. Okorie, who presided over the meeting that recommended Justice Nzeukwu’s appointment.
