BREAKING: 22 Justices of Appeal Court nominated for Supreme Court elevation

The Federal Judicial Service Commission has submitted a list of 22 justices from the Court of Appeal to the National Judicial Council for possible elevation to the esteemed Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The nominations span various regions in Nigeria, showcasing a diverse pool of candidates. 

Six justices hail from the north-central region, while the southeast and south-south regions each have six and two nominees, respectively. 

The southwest region contributes two nominees, and the northeast and northwest regions each provide two candidates.

Here’s a breakdown of the nominated justices from each region:

South East

1. Hon Justice Nwaoma Uwa (Abia State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Onyekachi Otisi (Abia State) – Reserve
3. Hon Justice Obande Ogbuinya (Ebonyi State) – Priority
4. 2A. Hon Justice Theresa Orji-Abadua (Imo State) – Reserve
5. Hon Justice Anthony Ogakwu (Enugu State) – Priority
6. 3A. Hon Justice Chioma Nwosu-lheme (Imo State) – Reserve

South South

1. Hon Justice Moore Adumein (Bayelsa State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Biobele Georgewill (Rivers State) – Reserve

South West

1. Hon Justice Adewale Abiru (Lagos State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Olubunmi Oyewole (Osun State) – Reserve

North Central

1. Hon Jummai Sankey (Plateau State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Sirajo (Plateau) – Reserve
3. Hon Justice Stephen Adah (Kogi State) – Priority
4. 2A. Hon Justice Ridman Maiwada Abdullahi (Nassarawa State) – Reserve
5. Hon Justice Baba Idris (Niger State) – Priority
6. 3A. Hon Justice Joseph Ikyegh (Benue State) – Reserve

North East

1. Hon Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani (Bauchi State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Abubakar Talba (Adamawa State)

North West

1. Hon Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu (Jigawa State) – Priority
2. 1A. Hon Justice Bello Aliyu (Zamfara State) – Reserve
3. Hon Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar (Kebbi State) – Priority
4. 2A. Hon Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero (Kano State) – Reserve