The National Judicial Council, NJC, has over-ruled the Benue State House of Assembly on its purported resolution recommending the removal of the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Maurice Ikpambese from office.
The Council, while faulting the recommendations for being unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional, drew the attention of the Benue state lawmakers to the clear and unambiguous constitutional provisions guiding discipline and appointment of judicial officers in the country.
In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the NJC maintained that Justice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge until complaint against her are investigated and legal steps taken on the complaint.