Joe Acha Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Honorable
Joe Itsebaga Acha
Office:Chief Judge of Edo State
Term Start:6 October 2021
Term End:19 May 2023
Appointer:Godwin Obaseki
Predecessor:Esther Edigin
Successor:Daniel Okungbowa
Birth Date:19 May 1958
Birth Place:Okpekpe, Edo State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Spouse:Christiana Acha
Profession:Judge

Joe Itsebaga Acha is a Nigerian jurist who served as the Chief Judge of Edo State from 6 October 2021, until 19 May 2023.[1] He took on the role of Acting Chief Judge on 17 May 2021, following the retirement of Justice Esther Edigin.[2] Acha was born on 19 May 1958, in Okpekpe, Edo State, Nigeria.[1] He is the first chief judge from Etsako East and is married to Christiana Acha, with whom he has children and grandchildren.[3]

Early life and education

Justice Acha was born in the town of Okpekpe and raised in a Catholic family.[1]

Career

Acha began his legal career after completing his formal education and training in law. He served in the judiciary and became a judge in Edo State. His term as Chief Judge involved efforts to improve the judicial system and maintain the rule of law.[4] [5]

Personal life

Joe Acha is married to Christiana Acha with whom he has children and grandchildren.[3] He is a member of the Catholic Church.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Report . Agency . Edo Chief Judge retires from service . Punch Newspapers . 20 May 2023 . 7 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Odunsi . Wale . Obaseki swears in Joe Acha as Edo Acting Chief Judge . Daily Post Nigeria . 17 May 2021 . 7 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Bankole . Idowu . Edo Chief Judge retires from service . Vanguard News . 20 May 2023 . 7 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Obaseki swears in Joe Acha as Edo Chief Judge . P.M. News . 6 October 2021 . 7 May 2024.
  5. Web site: The Nigerian Observer . Obaseki swears in Joe Acha as Edo Chief Judge, urges collaboration among arms of govt – Nigerian Observer . Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines . 6 October 2021 . 7 May 2024.