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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has appointed and sworn in Justice Ijeoma Aguguan as the state’s acting Chief Judge following the resolution of the controversy between the state government and the National Judicial Council (NJC).
Southeastposts reports that Uzodimma also swore in a new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Paul Obinatu.
Governor Uzodimma while speaking at the event, which held at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Government House, Owerri, said: “By the recommendation and ratification from the NJC, I perform the swearing-in of Hon. Justice Ijeoma Agugua as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, and Mr. Paul Obinatu as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Their appointments mark a new chapter in our collective journey to entrench accountability, competence, and judicial independence.”
Uzodimma described the recent controversy between the state government and NJC as both unfortunate and instructive.
He added that “Having navigated that turbulent phase with the maturity and diligence required, we have taken decisive and lawful steps to restore the dignity of our judiciary and reinforce sacred principles of justice and due process. Their appointments mark a new chapter in our collective journey to entrench accountability, competence, and judicial independence.”
Recall that the NJC had, in June 2025, sacked Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the acting Chief Judge of the state, as he was number 4 in the hierarchy of judges in the state. During the same period, the NJC also dismissed nine other judges for age falsification.
Also another member of the State Executive Council sworn in was Prof. Chinonye Love Moses, who will oversee the newly created Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Skill Acquisition and Social Responsibility.
Uzodimma enjoined government appointees and elected office holders to respect, commit, and be guided by the solemn oath to work in the greatest interest of the State and the nation, emphasising that election or appointment into public offices is strictly to serve the interest of the people and not for personal gain.
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