Mutharika Appoints Justice Nyirenda as Chief Justice
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| President Mutharika |
President Peter Mutharika has appointed Justice Andrew K.C. Nyirenda, SC, as Chief Justice replacing retired Justice Anastasia Msosa.
Statement from Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) says "His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 111 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi has with immediate effect, appointed the Honourable Justice Andrew K.C. Nyirenda, SC, as Chief Justice."
The office indicates this appointment is subject to confirmation by the National
Assembly.
