The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed 10 judges in Imo State for falsifying their ages to prolong their tenure illegally.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has compulsorily retired 10 judges in Imo State for falsifying their ages and engaging in other unethical practices.
The decision was announced on Thursday following the Council’s 109th meeting, presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The affected judges—five from the High Court and four from the Customary Court of Appeal—were found guilty of altering their official birth records to unlawfully extend their service years.
The dismissed High Court judges are:
- Justice M.E. Nwagboso
- Justice B.C. Iheka
- Justice K.A. Leaweanya
- Justice Chinyere Ngozi Okereke
- Justice Innocent Chidi Ibeawuchi
Those from the Customary Court of Appeal include:
- Justice Tennyson Nze
- Justice Uchenna Ofoha
- Justice Everyman Eleanya
- Justice Rosemond Ibe
Also , Hon. Justice T.N. Nzeukwu was compulsorily retired for submitting himself for appointment as acting Chief Judge of Imo State, despite being fourth in seniority—a violation of Section 271(4) of the 1999 Constitution.