Tinubu writes Senate to confirm 11 as Supreme Court justices, full list emerges

According to The Nation, Tinubu’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The National Judicial Council had recommended the 11 nominees for Tinubu’s approval to fill the vacant positions at the Supreme Court following the death and resignation of some justices.

Topping the new list is Justice Haruna Tsammani, the chair of the Presidential Election Petition Court, who affirmed the victory of President Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election.

Currently, the Supreme Court has only 10 justices, which is short of the statutory requirement of 21 judges.

If confirmed, it will mark the first time in history that the Supreme Court would have a full complement of 21 justices, as mandated by law.

See the names below

1. Justice Haruna Tsammani

2. Justice Moore Adumein

3. Justice Jummai Sankey

4. Justice Chidiebere Uwa

5. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme

6. Justice Obande Ogbuinya

7. Justice Stephen Adah

8. Justice Habeeb Abiru

9. Justice Jamilu Tukur

10. Justice Abubakar Umar

11. Justice Mohammed Idris