In Imo State, Governor Uzodinma seeks a chief judge he can own, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu (opens original article in a new tab)

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State faces criticism for attempting to appoint a Chief Judge he can control, with the National Judicial Council blocking his efforts to bypass senior judges.

• Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State seeks to appoint a Chief Judge he can control, bypassing senior judges.
• The National Judicial Council (NJC) has blocked the governor's attempt to supersede senior judges for the Chief Judge position.
• The article references historical cases where judicial independence was threatened by political interference in Nigeria and India.