Bola Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to preserving the sanctity of the judiciary during the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
Justice Kekere-Ekun, who becomes the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony was attended by four former chief justices of the Federation, including the first female Justice, Aloma Mukhtar, as well as the President of the Court of Appeal and other heads of judiciary divisions.
President Tinubu highlighted the judiciary’s vital role in safeguarding Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he remarked, “The judiciary is an important pillar constituting the tripod that holds our constitutional democracy. Indeed, the Nigerian judiciary, at various times in history, has proven to be the moderating force ensuring everyone remains in check.”