This individual's tenure has been marked by several highly debated judicial decisions that have significantly impacted Nigeria's political landscape.
- Notably, she participated in the Supreme Court's ruling that overturned an Appeal Court decision regarding Godswill Akpabio's senatorial candidacy. This decision resulted in him being recognized as the legitimate APC candidate, despite not having been declared the winner of the primary election.
- She was also part of the judicial panel that upheld Gboyega Oyetola's election as governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal brought by Adeleke of the PDP.
- Furthermore, she delivered a judgment that declared a candidate who had initially placed fourth in an election as the winner.
- Additionally, there are allegations that she is barred from entering the United States due to accusations of judicial corruption.
She currently holds the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria. She is Motonmori Olatokunbo KEKERE-EKUN GCON, JSC (Nee Fasinro). Born on May 7, 1958. She obtained her LL. B in 1980 from the University of Lagos and LL.M from the London School of Economic and Political Science in November 1983. She was called to the Nigerian Bar on 10th July 1981.
From 1985 to 1989 she was in private practise and was later appointed a Senior Magistrate Grade II, Lagos State Judiciary in December 1989. She was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Lagos State on July 19, 1996. She served as Chairman Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja, Lagos from November 1996 to May 1999.
Hon. Justice Kekere-Ekun was elevated to the Court of Appeal on 22nd September 2004 where she served in various Divisions of the Court and as presiding Justice of two Divisions of the Court (Makurdi & Akure).
She was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the 5th female Justice of the Court and was sworn-in on Monday 8 July 2013.
She has attended numerous courses and seminars within and outside Nigeria and also received several merit awards.
Hon. Justice Kekere-Ekun is a life Bencher, a Member of the International Association of Women Judges and currently its President.
She is happily married with children.
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