₦airaland Forum

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Yusuf Muhammad Yusuf as a commissioner of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC), following the withdrawal of Fatima Alkali from the position.

The President’s nomination was formally communicated to the Senate through a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary.

In the letter, Tinubu requested the swift confirmation of Yusuf by the lawmakers, ensuring a smooth transition in the commission’s leadership.

“I write to request the confirmation of the appointment of the commissioner of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission in accordance with the provisions of section 2(1) of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act 2022,” the letter read.

“I’m pleased to present for confirmation by the senate the appointment of Professor Yusuf Muhammad Yusuf as commissioner of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission.”

The president explained that Yusuf was nominated to replace Fatima Alkali, who did not appear for screening and confirmation after her nomination in June.

“Distinguished senate president, distinguished senators, Professor Yusuf Muhammad Yusuf is to replace Professor Fatima Alkali, whose nomination was earlier presented through my letter dated 22nd June 2025, but did not appear for screening and confirmation by the senate,” Tinubu said.

“Whilst I hope that the senate will consider and confirm the nomination of Professor Yusuf Muhammad Yusuf in an expeditious manner, please accept, distinguished senate president and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Akpabio referred the nomination to the committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters for further legislative work.

In[b] June, Tinubu nominated Dakas Dakas as chairman, with Uchenna Okolocha and Alkali as commissioners of the NLRC.[/b]

However, during the presentation of the screening report, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, chairman of the senate committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters, informed lawmakers that Alkali, who was to represent the north-east, turned down the appointment.

omoredia:
Haha Tinubu will soon offer himself to these his fulani masters

SlavaUkraini:
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Ikumapkayi:
You will cry and gnash your teeth when he is returned as President in 2027.

fmlala:
You are disappointed that it is not Yoruba, and you still want to wail over the appointment

SlavaUkraini:
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Charlie2020:
Too late for the Messi(ah) who dribbled Hell-rufai that played a major role in his emergence as POTFRN. Kwakwanso and other northerners are very much aware of this game, The Use and Dump Game

omoredia:
Haha Tinubu will soon offer himself to these his fulani masters

AMINDA:
Exactly. Kwankwaso is gearing up to play him but he thinks he's the one about to play Kwankwaso. Shettima and his Northeast bloc are also cooking something for him. Ganduje has gone AWOL after Tinubu's betrayal. 2027 will be sweet.

SlavaUkraini:
Securing buhari's 12 million votes with Northern Appointments

But he will be disappointed las las... 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

AMINDA:
Exactly. Kwankwaso is gearing up to play him but he thinks he's the one about to play Kwankwaso. Shettima and his Northeast bloc are also cooking something for him. Ganduje has gone AWOL after Tinubu's betrayal. 2027 will be sweet.