“Judicial Independence Upheld” — Court Bars Benue State Assembly And Governor From Acting On CJ’s Removal Without NJC Consent - TheNigeriaLawyer

“Judicial Independence Upheld” — Court Bars Benue State Assembly And Governor From Acting On CJ’s Removal Without NJC Consent - TheNigeriaLawyer

The National Industrial Court (NIC) sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ruled that the purported removal of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as Chief Judge of Benue State by the State House of Assembly is unconstitutional. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae delivered the judgment, also invalidating Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recommendation for the CJ’s removal. The court restrained the National Judicial Council (NJC) from acting on any petitions submitted by…