By Naomi Sharang
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Justice Oyewole Kayode as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letter at plenary on Tuesday.
The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 231 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended…
“I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Hon. Justice Oyewole Kayode as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“While it is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nomination expeditiously, please accept the assurances of my highest regards”.
Akpabio thereafter referred the letter to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back as soon as possible.
Kayode, who currently heads the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, was recommended alongside 35 other candidates for other various judicial offices across the country.
His confirmation would fill in the South-west geo-political zone’s slot which became vacant on the retirement of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, in 2025.
Kayode, who hails from Ila Orangun, Osun State, began his judicial career as a High Court judge in Lagos.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Sadiya Hamza
