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Justice Chima Centus Nweze, a justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, died at 64.
According to Daily Post, Justice Nweze died on Sunday, however, the Supreme Court has not yet confirmed his death as of press time.
Nweze was born on September 25, 1958, in Obollo, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2014 by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Nweze was known for his dissenting opinions, including a 2020 ruling in which he declared Emeka Ihedioha of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) the winner of the 2019 governorship election in Imo State. The Supreme Court later overturned that ruling, but Nweze's dissent was widely praised.
Nweze was also a member of the panel that ruled in favour of Ahmad Lawan in the 2022 Yobe North senatorial election case. The ruling was controversial, with some critics accusing the Supreme Court of bias.
Nweze's death is a loss to the Nigerian legal community. He was a respected jurist who made significant contributions to the law. His legacy will be remembered for his commitment to justice and willingness to stand up for his beliefs.
Brief History of Justice Chima Centus Nweze
- He received his LLB from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1983.
- He was called to the Nigerian bar in 1984.
- He served as a judge of the High Court of Enugu State from 1992 to 2008.
- He was appointed to the Court of Appeal of Nigeria in 2008.
- He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2014.
- He was a member of the National Judicial Council from 2017 to 2022.
Justice Nweze's death is a sad loss for the Nigerian legal community. He was a respected jurist who made significant contributions to the law. His legacy will be remembered for his commitment to justice and willingness to stand up for his beliefs.
