Nigeria, May 1 -- The National Judicial Council (NJC) has directed the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to reverse the appointment of Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of the state, citing a violation of the Nigerian Constitution.

The NJC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, issued the directive at its 108th meeting, which began on Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Abuja.

The directive was one of the resolutions reached at the meeting, including suspension of three judges for acts of misconduct.

A statement shared on Wednesday by NJC's Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, said the council directed the Governor Uzodinma to appoint the most senior judge in the Imo State High Cour...