JAMB Government 1986 Question 34

Question 34

Judiciary

Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure

  1. A.if they are appointed by the president
  2. B.if they have the support of the Nigerian Bar Association
  3. C.if they are of good behaviour
  4. D.during the life of the government which appoints them
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (if they are of good behaviour)

Explanation

Judges keep their posts until retirement age as long as they are of good behaviour; they cannot be removed simply because a government dislikes them.