A political party, Action Peoples Party , in a suit filed before the court, prayed the court for a restraining order against Justice Chikeka from further parading himself as the Chief Judge of Imo State.The party, through its lawyer, Barrister Obed Agu, also wanted the court to order Justice Chikeka, to return all the salaries and allowances he has collected for allegedly occupying the position illegally.
2021, Governor Hope Uzodinma, appointed Justice I.O Agugua, as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State in line with constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.He explained, ”Upon the completion of the statutory acting period of Justice I.O Agugua, the 1st defendant jumped the 2nd most Senior Justice of Imo State High Court and appointed the 3rd defendant as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State in violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 .
vacancy in the office of the Chief Judge of any High Court of Justice in Nigeria, that the governor shall appoint the most senior Judge of the