Soludo Pushes for Reopening of Anambra Court of Appeal

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged for the immediate reopening of the Court of Appeal in the state, arguing that the substantial litigation generated by Anambra, second only to Lagos, necessitates its continued operation. The call came during a church service marking the commencement of the new legal year.

Soludo’s push for the court’s reopening is a response to its closure in 2025, following a violent attack that left several staff members injured. Since then, appeals from Anambra cases have been handled by the Enugu division of the court of appeal.

In a statement, the governor expressed concern about the inconvenience and delays this has caused litigants in Anambra. He emphasized that the state’s legal system should function efficiently to serve the needs of its citizens.

The demand for the court’s reopening has sparked a debate among legal professionals and stakeholders in Anambra, with some arguing that the state has the capacity to manage its own appeals, while others stress the importance of a unified judicial system.

According to Vanguard News, Soludo’s call for the court’s reopening is a significant step towards restoring the integrity and efficiency of Anambra’s judiciary.