The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court.
The resolution of the red chamber followed its consideration of the report of its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters that screened the nominee and approval of its recommendation.
The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire (APC-Ondo Central).
“The committee did the screening on Thursday, 29th January 2026. Questions were asked of the nominee, which he answered intelligently and accurately.
“The Senate Committee on the issue of Human Rights and Legal Matters has scrutinised the curriculum vitae and other documents of the nominee.
“We recommend that the Senate approve the confirmation of the nomination of Honorable Justice Joseph Olubunmi Olukayode Oyewole, JCA, for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria,” Adegbonmire said.
Senators approved the nomination of Justice Oyewole for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court when the recommendation of the committee was put to a vote by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
While wishing Justice Oyewole luck in his new endeavour, Akpabio, in his remarks, prayed God to grant him. The wisdom to do justice to all and sundry irrespective of status.”
He added, “I further congratulate Mr. President for finding a square peg in a square hole that had no issues, which made it possible for the Senate to collectively and unanimously endorse his nomination as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“I pray that through him and others already there, justice will be served to the commonest man in this country, and justice will be served even to the Senators. I pray.”
