“Judicial Seniority Under Threat” — Imo JSC Shortlists Two Judges For Chief Judge As Odinkalu Alleges Plot To Exclude Acting CJ Agugua

“Judicial Seniority Under Threat” — Imo JSC Shortlists Two Judges For Chief Judge As Odinkalu Alleges Plot To Exclude Acting CJ Agugua

The Imo State Judicial Service Commission has published the names of two judges shortlisted for consideration for appointment as Chief Judge of the High Court of Imo State, a move that has triggered strong criticism from former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu. In a public notice dated June 5, 2026, the Commission said the publication was made pursuant to Paragraph 5.4 of the National Judicial Council…