Jonathan appoints Zainab Bulkachuwa as New APCA

President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday approved the appointment of Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal as Justice Ayo Salami remained suspended.

A statement by the Deputy Director, Information, National Judicial Council, Mr. Soji Oye, said Jonathan approved Justice Bulkachuwa’s appointment, following the expiration of Justice Dalhatu Adamu’s term in the office on Friday, November 23.

Justice Salami was suspended Thursday August 18, 2011 following recommendation made by the Justice Ibrahim Ndahi Auta-led panel, which indicted him of insubordination

Bukachawa would be sworn-in by Justice Aloma Muktar, at the Supreme Court today.