Letter Claiming Governors Have Power To Recommend Judges For Appointment Fake – NJC

The National Judicial Council has issued a disclaimer against “a fake letter dated 14 July 2023, purported to have emanated from the Council, and signed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, National Judicial Council, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON”, which stated that Governors have the power to determine Seniority of Judges.

Traditionally, it is the NJC that recommends judges both at state and federal levels for appointment by the president and state governments.

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