Three Former Judges With Chequered Pasts Line Up for Chief Justice Role

The Judicial Service Commission opened nominations for Chief Justice after Ahmed Muthasim Adnan's retirement. Three controversial former judges—Abdul Ghani Mohamed, Shujau Usman, and Abdulla Mohamed—filed nominations. All have histories of allegations, including involvement in politically sensitive rulings, biased convictions, and a judicial crisis. The Supreme Court has been reshaped by President Muizzu's administration with recent removals and resignations.

The Judicial Service Commission opened nominations for Chief Justice after Ahmed Muthasim Adnan's retirement. Three controversial former judges—Abdul Ghani Mohamed, Shujau Usman, and Abdulla Mohamed—filed nominations. All have histories of allegations, including involvement in politically sensitive rulings, biased convictions, and a judicial crisis. The Supreme Court has been reshaped by President Muizzu's administration with recent removals and resignations.

The Judicial Service Commission opened nominations for Chief Justice after Ahmed Muthasim Adnan's retirement. Three controversial former judges—Abdul Ghani Mohamed, Shujau Usman, and Abdulla Mohamed—filed nominations. All have histories of allegations, including involvement in politically sensitive rulings, biased convictions, and a judicial crisis. The Supreme Court has been reshaped by President Muizzu's administration with recent removals and resignations.

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