The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Hon. Justice G. C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Hon. Justice A. O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court for one year over judicial misconduct
The two justices are among five judicial officers sanctioned for various acts of misconduct, including recommending the compulsory retirement of two others.
The two suspended justices of Rivers and Anambra high courts were also placed on ‘Watch-list’ for two years.
At its 107th meeting held on 13 and 14 November 2024, the NJC, chaired by Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, reviewed cases of judicial misconduct involving several officials.
The NJC found Justice Aguma guilty of aiding a litigant in obtaining a judgment at the FCT High Court in Abuja, and subsequently granting garnishee orders in Bori Division of Rivers State, despite the matter being covered by a stay of execution from the Bwari High Court. Justice Nwabunike, on the other hand, was found to have breached judicial conduct rules by granting ex parte orders and misinterpreting legal principles.
The NJC also issued letters of caution to Hon. Justice I. A. Jamil and Hon. Justice J. J. Majebi of Kogi State, urging greater care in handling sensitive cases.
Additionally, the Council approved the setting up of seven committees to further investigate allegations of judicial misconduct, while also recommending the appointment of 36 High Court judges.
The NJC reiterated its commitment to holding judicial officers accountable while safeguarding them from unfounded allegations, warning that any legal practitioners found involved in frivolous petitions would face disciplinary actions.
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