Nigeria: New Appeal Court President Named, As NJC Slams Door Against Salami

23 November 2012

Abuja — The suspended President, Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, may not return to his job so soon, as President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the nomination of Justice Zainab A. Bulkachuwa as the acting president of the court.

Justice Bulkachuwa of the Yola Division of the court will replace Justice Dalhatu Adamu, who was appointed into the position in August 2011 following Justice Salami's suspension over allegations of "gross misconduct".

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