Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on Wednesday swore -in
five High Court Judges and two Khadis of the state Sharia Court of
Appeal with a call on them to maintain the integrity of the
judiciary.
He said that without justice there would be no peace, and urged
the judiciary to stand firm and uphold justice without fear or
favour.
The governor said that the state must reform its laws including
the Penal Code and Criminal procedure Code in line with current
realities.
Bagudu particularly said that new provisions must be made to
provide adequate punishment for those convicted of rape and
kidnapping.
According to him, the Northern Governors Forum have since
directed Attorneys’ General and Commissioners for Justice in the
region to undertake comprehensive reforms of Criminal Laws and Code
of Conduct Procedures.
He noted that the new appointees would replace those that
retired recently.
Earlier, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,
Rahmatu Gulma urged the new Judges to be courageous, fair and just
in the administration of justice.
She said: ” I must quickly and respectively add, my Lords, that
in as much as the standard required to becoming a judge is high, it
requires a far higher standard to remain one.
“This is because the demand of the office are quite
challenging.
“You deal with matters that more often than not, excite so much
public interest and at times too much publicity for the comfort of
my Lords’ quiet and recluse lifestyle.
“At other times, public expectations and sentiments may be
tilted towards an expected outcome which may not be in line with
the law.
“Do not give in to intimidation borne out of sentiments that
have no bearing with the law.
“Never be swayed by partisan interest, neither by public clamour
or fear of criticism. Be firm, fair and just to all.
“This is the only way that you can uphold the dignity of the
Bench, this is the only way to maintain justice, equity and
fairness.”
The new High Court Judges included Halima Aliu, Abubakar Sidiq,
Stephen Kibo, Hassan Usman and Mainasara Umar, while the Khadis
were Alhaji Usman Kudu and Alhaji Sani Randale.
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on Wednesday swore -in
five High Court Judges and two Khadis of the state Sharia Court of
Appeal with a call on them to maintain the integrity of the
judiciary.
He said that without justice there would be no peace, and urged
the judiciary to stand firm and uphold justice without fear or
favour.
The governor said that the state must reform its laws including
the Penal Code and Criminal procedure Code in line with current
realities.
Bagudu particularly said that new provisions must be made to
provide adequate punishment for those convicted of rape and
kidnapping.
According to him, the Northern Governors Forum have since
directed Attorneys’ General and Commissioners for Justice in the
region to undertake comprehensive reforms of Criminal Laws and Code
of Conduct Procedures.
He noted that the new appointees would replace those that
retired recently.
Earlier, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,
Rahmatu Gulma urged the new Judges to be courageous, fair and just
in the administration of justice.
She said: ” I must quickly and respectively add, my Lords, that
in as much as the standard required to becoming a judge is high, it
requires a far higher standard to remain one.
“This is because the demand of the office are quite
challenging.
“You deal with matters that more often than not, excite so much
public interest and at times too much publicity for the comfort of
my Lords’ quiet and recluse lifestyle.
“At other times, public expectations and sentiments may be
tilted towards an expected outcome which may not be in line with
the law.
“Do not give in to intimidation borne out of sentiments that
have no bearing with the law.
“Never be swayed by partisan interest, neither by public clamour
or fear of criticism. Be firm, fair and just to all.
“This is the only way that you can uphold the dignity of the
Bench, this is the only way to maintain justice, equity and
fairness.”
The new High Court Judges included Halima Aliu, Abubakar Sidiq,
Stephen Kibo, Hassan Usman and Mainasara Umar, while the Khadis
were Alhaji Usman Kudu and Alhaji Sani Randale.
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