Fact-Check Report: CJN Appoints Kabir Akanbi as Supreme Court Registrar

Claim:

“CJN appoints Kabir Akanbi as Supreme court registrar”

Verdict:

True

Evidence:

The claim is supported by multiple credible sources, which confirm that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, appointed Kabir Akanbi as the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court effective February 13, 2025. This appointment followed the retirement of the previous Chief Registrar, Hajo Bello, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. Akanbi previously served as the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of the Election Petition Tribunal Unit at the Court of Appeal headquarters in Abuja.

Sources:

• The Guardian – CJN Appoints Kabir Akanbi as Supreme Court Registrar
• The Guardian – FJSC Confirms Kabir Akanbi as Supreme Court Chief Registrar
• Punch NG – Supreme Court Appoints New Acting Chief Registrar
• Daily Post – Supreme Court Gets Substantive Chief Registrar

Conclusion:

The claim that the CJN appointed Kabir Akanbi as the Supreme Court Registrar is accurate. Multiple sources confirm this appointment, highlighting Akanbi’s experience and role in integrating technology into judicial processes.

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