By Sabiu Abdullahi
President Bola Tinubu has in a letter sought confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of 11 justices to the Supreme Court.
The letter, addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was read during Wednesday’s plenary session.
President Tinubu cited Section 231(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) as the legal basis for the appointment.
The nominated justices for confirmation and subsequent appointment to the nation’s apex court include Justices Jummai Sankey, Stephen Adah, Mohammed Idris, and Haruna Tsammani.
Additionally, the list comprises Jamilu Tukur, Abubakar Umar, Chidiebere Uwa, Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, Obande Ogbuinya, Moore Adumein, and Habeeb Abiru.
The Senate is expected to deliberate on the nominations and conduct confirmation hearings in adherence to constitutional procedures.