Nigerian State High Court Judges are appointed by the Governors, and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria appoints the Judges of the FCT High Court and Federal High Court on the recommendations of the National Judicial Counsel, NJC. To be appointed a judge, the appointee must be a lawyer for at least 10 year post call to bar. He is also required to be sound both in Law and Logic. He is also expected to furnish some of his/her works as a lawyer to the NJC….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
However, the appointment of Judges of the High Courts has been criticized by many for being corrupted by many factors, prominent among which are nepotism and politics. Many observers have blamed this alleged corrupt process for being responsible for conflicting Judgements emanating from the courts. Another criticism that has greeted the appointment of Judges in Nigeria is accusation that only children of influential people are appointed to the High Court Bench, notwithstanding their non suitability for the strenuous job of being a judge.
The calling of a judge is a special calling requiring the person to have a grounded knowledge of both the law, the logic and the zeal to analyze issues without bias. Being a judge also requires great courage and determination.
Below are top 5 Lawyers who from their general activities, particularly analysis of the law, especially on social media, BarristerNG consider will make fantastic Judges if appointed to the High Court Bench.
1. MR SYLVESTER UDEMEZUE
Top of the list is Mr Sylvester Udemezue. Mr Udems as he is popularly known is a Law Teacher with Nigerian Law School. Mr Udems a compulsive researcher and writer. When Mr Udems takes up any issue for discussion and analysis, he will exhaust the issue analytically and logically in its entirety. He is extremely knowledgeable in all issues. He is open to counter ideas and bows to a superior argument when logically presented. To follow him is to follow knowledge and he is ever ready to discuss all legal issues without bias. He will enrich the High Court Bench in no small measure if he is appointed. He is erudite, Knowledgeable, analytical and sound in his discussions on social media. Google his name on the internet and discover for yourself knowlege and law from his many publications.
2. MRS INI IRENE PEPPLE
Mrs Ini Irene Pepple is a Port Harcourt based lawyer and activist. Mrs Pepple is extremely knowledgeable in all law issues and her analysis of legal matters is always without bias and spot on. Everyday on her social media handles is a new day for everybody to learn something new about law and law related matters. From Matrimonial Causes to Simple Contracts, from Alternative Dispute Resolutions to Fundamental Human Rights, Mrs Pepple is knowledgeable in them all and is ready to spread her knowledge as wide as possible. She will make a great Judge, if she is appointed to the Bench.
3. MR IFEANYI AGWUNCHA
A law and football enthusiast, Mr Agwuncha is the “social media active Nigerian Lawyers Favorite analyst”. An Anambra based State Prosecutor, Mr Agwuncha discusses Law with in-dept analytical knowledge that after each of his analysis, it is usually hard to fault the jurisprudencial soundness of his take on any rational basis. He dishes out analysis on sundry legal issues to the delight of his fellow lawyers and non lawyers following him. He is not the regular Social Media Influencer, he is interested in law and football and leaves his readers in awe after each of his analysis. He is young, vibrant and willing researcher. He will make a fantastic Judge if he is appointed to the High Court Bench.
4. CHRISTIAN EJIKEMEUWA ODO
A walking Law encyclopedia and an avid researcher, Mr Odo is special where legal analysis is concerned. Based in Onitsha Anambra State, Mr Odo can analyze any issue with relevant laws and judicial precedents even if woken up from a deep sleep. A legal Machine, covered in a quiet, unassuming and calm personality, Mr Odo can, if given the opportunity, match the erudition of Judicial greats like Late Justice C. Oputa, Justice Obande Ogbuinya, Justice M Uwais and Justice CC Nweze. He will make a great impact if appointed to the High Court Bench.
5. MR HAMEED AJIBOLA
Young, Vibrant and hardworking, Mr Hameed Ajibola is ready to write on any legal issues any-day and anytime. Mr Ajibola, an Abuja based lawyer is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about law. He analyzes law in practical terms and is always willing to engage for more knowledge. The social media is littered with his contribution on legal issues. He will make a great addition to the Nigerian Bench….CONTINUE READING
