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| Kudirat Kekere-Ekun |
Inauguration and Promises: Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was inaugurated as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday. She pledged to restore public confidence in the judiciary through collective efforts and collaboration with stakeholders.
Judiciary Challenges: The Nigerian judiciary faces issues like delays, inconsistent decisions, financial opacity, and political interference. High-profile cases, such as Adamu Bulkachuwa's confession and controversial Supreme Court decisions, have further eroded public trust.
Past Leadership and Reforms: Previous CJNs, including Tanko Muhammad and Olukayode Ariwoola, faced criticism for their tenures. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has consistently called for urgent reforms to restore public trust.
Future Goals: Kekere-Ekun aims to secure internal cooperation, address deficiencies, and improve the judiciary's operational efficacy. President Tinubu also emphasized the need for integrity, discipline, and transparency in the judiciary.
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