Theophilus Nzeukwu
Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu recently made headlines as he was sworn in as the acting Chief Judge of Imo State by Governor Hope Uzodimma, following a five-month vacancy in the position.
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Recent news mentions
The NJC had declared Justice Nzeukwu’s appointment void and directed the governor to appoint the most senior judge in the Imo State High Court.
Uzodimma bows to NJC, reverses acting CJ’s appointment
Nigeria· 2025-05-02
The National Judicial Council declared the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as acting Chief Judge of Imo State void.
Uzodimma to replace acting CJ after NJC’s directiveNigeria· 2025-05-01
Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu was declared as acting Chief Judge of Imo State, but his appointment was voided by the National Judicial Council.
Three judges suspended as NJC voids Imo acting CJ’s appointmentNigeria· 2025-05-01
Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu was appointed as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, which has been criticized as a breach of constitutional provisions.
Lawyers condemn Imo acting chief judge appointment, cite constitutional breachNigeria· 2025-04-11
Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu was sworn in as the acting Chief Judge of Imo State.
Uzodimma swears in Imo acting CJNigeria· 2025-04-02
