Buhari Extends Justice Dongban-Mensem’s Appointment As Acting Appeal President

Abeokuta: Sina ODUNTAN

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI has extended the appointment of Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem (pictured above) as Acting President of the Court of Appeal for another three months.

A statement from the State House by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the appointment took effect from June 3, 2020.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) with effect from June 3, 2020, for a further period of three (3) months.

“This is pursuant to Section 238(4) and (5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)”, the statement said.