27 Judges Under Investigation By NJC Probe Panels For Alleged Misconduct

27 Judges Under Investigation By NJC Probe Panels For Alleged Misconduct

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has established four probe panels to investigate 27 high court judges across the country for various allegations of judicial misconduct…… CONTINUE READING 

Additionally, the NJC has advised Justice O. M. Olagunju of the Oyo State High Court to exercise caution in her judicial conduct. This advice follows Justice Olagunju’s use of inappropriate language in a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, challenging the Council’s decisions and policies regarding the appointment of the President of the Court of the Customary Court of Appeal in Oyo State.

At its 106th meeting, chaired by the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, the NJC reviewed the report from its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee, which addressed 22 petitions against 27 judicial officers from the Federal and State High Courts. Based on this report, the Council formed four committees to further investigate the merit-based allegations.

According to a statement by NJC Director of Information, Mr. Soji Oye, the remaining 18 petitions were dismissed due to lack of merit, abandonment, or because they were subjudice. These dismissed petitions involved several judges, including Justice Monica B. Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, and other Justices from both the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court.

Furthermore, the NJC has placed five judges on a pre-sanction watchlist due to poor performance. These judges will face potential sanctions if their performance does not improve.

In his final meeting before retirement, CJN Ariwoola expressed gratitude for the support he received from the Council members and the Secretariat, and urged them to extend the same cooperation to his successor. Council members praised the outgoing CJN and wished him well in his retirement.

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