Imo State Government rejects NJC directive on chief judge appointment, risking judicial stalemate

The Imo State Government has publicly criticized the National Judicial Council's directive to shortlist the acting chief judge for a substantive appointment, signaling a potential repeat of the months-long leadership vacuum in the state's judiciary. The dispute centers on the appointment process, with the state government and NJC at odds, raising concerns about judicial independence and governance in Imo State.

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