House Backs Nigerian-Born UK Candidate Dapo Akande For ICJ Seat, Kalu Says Africa’s Presence On World Court Is “A Matter Of Justice”

Reps Back Prof. Akande's Candidacy for ICJ Seat

The Nigerian House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom’s candidate for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term. The endorsement was declared by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu when he received Prof.  Akande and other officials from the British High Commission in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the National Assembly. “…

Reps Back Akande’s ICJ Bid, Cite Global Justice Imperative

By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives on Wednesday declared support for the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom nominee for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term, describing his aspiration as a reflection of shared legal heritage and global justice imperatives. The endorsement was made by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, during a c…

House Backs Nigerian-Born UK Candidate Dapo Akande For ICJ Seat, Kalu Says Africa’s Presence On World Court Is “A Matter Of Justice”

The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom nominee for a seat on the International Court of Justice for the 2027 to 2036 term. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, gave the endorsement on Wednesday when he received Akande and officials of the British High Commission during a courtesy visit to the National Assembly in Abuja. Kalu said Akande’s c…