The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice G.C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Justice A.O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court for one year without pay.
Following their suspension, they will remain on a two-year watchlist for further scrutiny.
The decision came during the NJC’s 107th meeting, held on November 13 and 14, 2024, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
In total, five judicial officers faced sanctions for various acts of misconduct.
Among these, two Heads of Court—the Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon. Justice T.E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi—were recommended for compulsory retirement due to falsification of their ages.
The NJC also reviewed the Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee report, addressing 30 petitions. Out of these, 22 were dismissed as baseless, while six were escalated for further investigation.
Also, a committee has been established to probe complaints against Hon. Justice O.A. Ojo, the Chief Judge of Osun State.
