The Customary Courts in Anambra State sit as panel of three . The president is a legal practitioner on full time employment. The member I is a legal practitioner and the Member 2 is a non legal practioner but is required to be knowledgeable in the custom of that area. The members 1 and 2 are usually on three years contract term though renewable.
On Thursday, 10th March, 2022 The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Hon Justice OM Anyachebelu FCArb, FICMC swore in a total of 67 members 1 and 2. A good number were on second term. They are to serve for the next three years.
In his speech, the Chief Judge charged them to be diligent and shun corruption.