Uzodimma swears in Chikeka as Imo Ag CJ

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sworn in Justice Theresa Chikeka as the state’s acting Chief Judge (CJ) to replace Justice Ijeoma Agugua.

In a ceremony at the new Executive Council Chambers, Douglas House, Owerri, the governor urged her to work hard to inspire and unite the bar and bench.

Uzodimma said: “It (inauguration) does not, in any way, signal demotion or undue elevation of any member of the bench; it is part of the continuing commitment to the procedural process in the appointment of a substantive CJ of Imo. Members of the bench and bar are all aware of these processes.

“Your appointment is a solemn call to duty. It is a call to an exemplary leadership that will inspire and unite the bar and bench.”

He charged members of the bar and bench to see the appointment of Chikeka as a necessary step towards strengthening the Imo judiciary.