Nigeria, May 2 -- The Imo State Government has agreed to comply with the directive of the National Judicial Council (NJC) that it should reverse the appointment of Theophilus Nzeukwu as the acting chief judge of the state.

The NJC, on Wednesday, voided Mr Nzeukwu's appointment for being in violation of the Nigerian Constitution.

The council consequently asked Governor Hope Uzodinma to reverse the appointment immediately.

It asked Mr Nzeukwu to show cause within seven days why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for presenting himself to be sworn in as the acting chief judge.

The NJC took the decisions at its 108th Meeting held from Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a statement by the NJC Deputy Director of Informatio...