Buhari forwards Justice Dongban-Mensem’s name to Senate for confirmation as PCA

President Muhammadu Buhari, has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation as President Court of Appeal (PCA) the name of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the Acting President, Court of Appeal. 

This is following days of outcry by Nigerians over the delay in her nomination and possible confirmation as President, Court of Appeal.

According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the nomination which is in-line with President Buhari’s constitutional responsibility, was sent to the Senate for confirmation as President, Court of Appeal.

Justice Dongban-Mensem is a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal and was recommended, as it is the practice, by the National Judicial Council.