Buhari Appoints Justice Mensem Acting President Of Court Of Appeal

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Justice Dongban Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this in a statement on Thursday, adding that Mensem’s appointment is for an initial period of three (3) months, with effect from March 6, 2020.

Justice Mensem, who is the next most senior Judge of the Court of Appeal, will assume the position after the incumbent Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, retires from service.

“Justice Dongban-Mensem will be acting pending when a substantive appointment to the position of the President of the Court of Appeal may be made by President Buhari subject to the confirmation of the Senate,” the statement said.

The recommendation, Shehu said, was made in line with the provisions of Section 238(4) & (5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.