President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt division, with immediate effect for misconduct.It was learnt the President’s approval followed a recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC) after its 74th meeting, on November 4 and 5.
NJC’s Acting Director, Information, Soji
Oye, who confirmed this in a statement yesterday, said Justice Akanbi was fired for various allegations levelled against him by Shell Petroleum Development Corporation Nigeria Limited in its petition to the NJC.
Shell was said to have accused Akanbi of unilaterally appointing Mr. Emeka Nkwo of CYN-JAC (NIG) Ltd, who was not proposed by any of the parties as referee or valuer in Suit Nos FHC/PH/CS/434/2012 and FHC/PH/CS/435/2012.
“He also appointed the same referee or valuer in Suit FHC/PH/CS/25/2003, which is another matter involving one of the parties in the first suit.
