MIRIAM NNOLI 
Following the letter written by President Bola Tinubu seeking the confirmation of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening process for his appointment as the CJN.
During the screening process, other judges of the Supreme Court, judicial officers, and senior assistants to the president on National Assembly matters were also admitted into the chamber for screening and confirmation.
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New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called on the Senate to confirm Justice Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The President’s letter was read during the plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In the letter, Tinubu cited Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowers him to appoint the CJN based on recommendations from the National Judicial Council, pending Senate approval.
Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
