Kayode Lawal. Abuja.
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has over-ruled the Benue State House of Assembly on its resolution recommending the removal of the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Maurice Ikpambese from office.
The Council while faulting the recommendations for being unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional, drew the attention of the Benue state lawmakers to the clear and unambiguous constitutional provisions guiding discipline and appointment of judicial officers in the country.
The NJC announced Wednesday in Abuja that Justice Maurice Ikpambese will remain Chief Judge until complaints against her are investigated and legal actions are taken.
The statement signed by NJC Deputy Director of Information; Barrister Kemi Ogedengbe read in part “The attention of the National Judicial Council has been drawn to a certain media report to the effect that the Benue State House of Assembly has purportedly passed
a Resolution recommending the removal of the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese from office.
“Unfortunate as this development is, Council wishes to reiterate that there are clear and unambiguous provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 on discipline and appointment of Judicial
Officers vested in the Council, which clearly are not adhered to in the instant case.
The NJC acknowledged receiving a petition on Wednesday concerning the Chief Judge. The allegations have not been subjected to investigation or a fair hearing.
The NJC stated that the Chief Judge will remain in office until the misconduct complaint is fully investigated and substantiated.
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