President Goodluck Jonathan has written to the
Senate to confirm the appointment of Justice Dahiru Musdapher as the
Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Jonathan’s letter, which was dated August 22, 2011 was read to members of the Senate by Senate President David Mark on Tuesday
Jonathan said, “In conformity with Section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, which gives the President the powers to appoint a CJN, acting on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to confirmation of the appointment by the Senate, I have the honour to forward the nomination of Justice Dahiru Musdapher, CON, CFR, as CJN.”
The Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba, also said the name of the President of the Court of Appeal would be presented for confirmation.
The President also, forwarded the name of Mr. Darius Ishaku as ministerial nominee representing Taraba State. Ishaku replaces Dr. Obadiah Ando, who was rejected by party members and senators from the state.
Jonathan, however, dropped the nomination of Prof. Mohammed Tabi’u as a Resident Electoral Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing Jigawa State.
Tabi’u was replaced by Mikaila Abdullahi in the list of eight nominees awaiting the Senate’s confirmation.
Other nominees are Sylvester Ezeani(Anambra), Dr. Lawrence Azubuike(Imo), Sam Olumekun(Ondo), Prof. Istifanus Dafwang(Plateau), Mrs. Gesila Khan(Bayelsa), Mr. Samuel Madaki(Taraba) and Dr. Gabriel Ada(Cross River).
The President also forwarded a list of five names for confirmation by the Senate as members of the Independent Corrupted Practices and other-Related Offences Commission.
They are Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Beyero (North-West), Alhaji Isa Salami(North-Central), Ekpo Owo Nta(South-South), Prof. Olu Aina(South-West).
By Oluwole Josiah, Abuja Courtesy Of: Punch
Jonathan’s letter, which was dated August 22, 2011 was read to members of the Senate by Senate President David Mark on Tuesday
Jonathan said, “In conformity with Section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, which gives the President the powers to appoint a CJN, acting on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to confirmation of the appointment by the Senate, I have the honour to forward the nomination of Justice Dahiru Musdapher, CON, CFR, as CJN.”
The Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba, also said the name of the President of the Court of Appeal would be presented for confirmation.
The President also, forwarded the name of Mr. Darius Ishaku as ministerial nominee representing Taraba State. Ishaku replaces Dr. Obadiah Ando, who was rejected by party members and senators from the state.
Jonathan, however, dropped the nomination of Prof. Mohammed Tabi’u as a Resident Electoral Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing Jigawa State.
Tabi’u was replaced by Mikaila Abdullahi in the list of eight nominees awaiting the Senate’s confirmation.
Other nominees are Sylvester Ezeani(Anambra), Dr. Lawrence Azubuike(Imo), Sam Olumekun(Ondo), Prof. Istifanus Dafwang(Plateau), Mrs. Gesila Khan(Bayelsa), Mr. Samuel Madaki(Taraba) and Dr. Gabriel Ada(Cross River).
The President also forwarded a list of five names for confirmation by the Senate as members of the Independent Corrupted Practices and other-Related Offences Commission.
They are Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Beyero (North-West), Alhaji Isa Salami(North-Central), Ekpo Owo Nta(South-South), Prof. Olu Aina(South-West).
By Oluwole Josiah, Abuja Courtesy Of: Punch
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