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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, for one year without pay.
This disciplinary action stems from allegations of judicial misconduct, specifically delivering a ruling on a pending application without hearing the involved parties.
The NJC found that Justice Ekwo violated Rules 3.1 and 3.3 of the 2016 Revised Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition to the suspension, he has been placed on a five-year watch list and barred from elevation during this period
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Justice Ekwo's case is part of a broader disciplinary action by the NJC, which also suspended two other judges: Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu of the Federal High Court, Zamfara Division.
Justice Inyang was found to have issued inappropriate ex parte orders leading to the sale of a petrol station and other businesses during an interlocutory stage of a case.
Justice Aliyu was found to have granted an order restraining security agencies from performing their statutory duties and disregarded judicial precedents .
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The NJC's actions have sparked widespread discussion on social media and among legal professionals, highlighting concerns about judicial accountability and the integrity of Nigeria's legal system.
The council's decision underscores its commitment to upholding judicial standards and ensuring that judges adhere to ethical conduct.
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