Supreme Court bench now complete after Oyewole’s swearing-in
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has announced that the Supreme Court has reached its full constitutional strength with the swearing-in of Justice Kayode Oyewole. The ceremony took place at the Supreme Court in Abuja, where Kekere-Ekun described the event as a significant milestone for the judiciary. She emphasized the importance of a complete bench for efficient court operations and the development of jurisprudence. Kekere-Ekun also highlighted the responsibilities and expectations placed on the new justice.
What we know
- Justice Kayode Oyewole was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court at a ceremony in Abuja.
- Kudirat Kekere-Ekun stated that the Supreme Court now has its full constitutional complement.
- The Chief Justice said a complete bench will enhance the court’s ability to manage its caseload and enrich its intellectual diversity.
- Kekere-Ekun charged Oyewole to uphold judicial independence, moral courage, and principled dissent where necessary.
- She stressed that the authority of the Supreme Court is rooted in the integrity and reasoning of its justices.
