Just In: Buhari Appoints Dongban-Mensem As President Of Appeal Court

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Monica Dongban-Mensem as the substantive President of the Appeal Court in Nigeria.

Recall that President Buhari had been under strong criticisms from Nigerians including a retired colonel, Abubakar Umar prior to the appointment.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, announced the nomination in a statement on Monday. 

According to the statement, Buhari had sent Dongban-Mensem’s name to the Senate for confirmation.

He said her nomination followed the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission in line with the provisions of the constitution.

Buhari had last week extended the protem appointment of Dongban-Mensem, who is a Christian, without formalising her position as substantive head of the Appellate Court.