Justice James Kolawole Omotosho is a notable Nigerian jurist serving as a Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, based in Abuja. He is a key figure in the Nigerian judiciary, presiding over numerous high-profile and politically sensitive cases.
Personal Details (Age)
- Date of Birth: July 21, 1966.
- Age: 59 (as of November 20, 2025).
Career and Judicial Rank
Justice Omotosho’s career has spanned both public service and the judiciary.
| Career Phase | Position Held/Rank | Start Time | End Time |
| Legal Service | State Counsel | 1998 | 2007 |
| Judiciary | Judge, Federal High Court | February 12, 2015 | Present |
His current rank is a Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria.
Education
Justice Omotosho is an alumnus of Nigerian Law School and Olabisi Onabanjo University.
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU):
- Academic Degree: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
- Period: 1990 – 1996
- Nigerian Law School:
- Academic Degree: Barrister
- Period: 1996 – 1997
Notable High-Profile Cases
Justice Omotosho has been central to several consequential rulings, particularly involving political matters and security issues.
- Nnamdi Kanu Trial: He recently presided over the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He convicted Kanu on one count of terrorism, sentencing him to life imprisonment in November 2025.
- Rivers State Political Disputes: He has adjudicated a series of high-profile cases originating from Rivers State, often involving political factions and disputes concerning the state’s House of Assembly and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). These rulings have frequently attracted significant public attention and debate over jurisdictional issues.
