FG endorses Dr. Taoheed Elias for International Court of Justice seat

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja

The Federal Government has officially endorsed the candidacy of Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias for predetermination arsenic a justice of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Speaking successful Abuja connected Thursday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, called connected the planetary assemblage to enactment Dr. Elias successful the predetermination scheduled for November 12, 2025.

Tuggar noted that nary ECOWAS subordinate authorities has occupied a spot connected the ICJ seat since 2011, underscoring the request for just practice and greater West African information successful the world’s apical judicial body.

He described Dr. Elias arsenic an “eminent jurist of integrity with immense acquisition successful planetary law,” adding that his predetermination would fortify Africa’s dependable successful the promotion of planetary justice.

“This agelong lack underscores the value of equitable geographical practice and the request for West African voices to beryllium heard wrong the world’s highest judicial body,” Tuggar stated.

In his remarks, Dr. Elias expressed assurance successful his qualifications and pledged to service with dedication, impartiality, and fairness if elected.

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