Finally, the Imo State Government last week agreed to reverse the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the acting Chief Judge of the state, as directed by the directive of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
The NJC had penultimate week voided Nzeukwu’s appointment for being in violation of the Nigerian Constitution.
It further directed the governor to appoint the most senior judicial officer in the State High Court’s hierarchy as the acting Chief Judge of the state in conformity with Section 271(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).