Judiciary appointments must be merit-based, not family affiliation – Lawyers

On July 14, 2023, the National Judicial Council recommended Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Jnr, the son of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Snr, for appointment as a Judge of the Federal High Court.

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