Judiciary My Last Hope, Ready For Autonomy — Gov. Bala Mohammed

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has pledged his readiness to
give financial autonomy to the state’s judiciary.

The governor disclosed this during the swearing-in of Mohammed
Abubakar as the acting Chief Judge (Grand Kadi) of Bauchi Sharia
Court.

Mr Mohammed, who said he was always ready to go by the
judiciary’s tradition, which, he said, was predicated on justice
and equity, noted that the judiciary was the last hope of the
common man.

He stated, “The judiciary is the last hope of the common man,
and it is not only the common man, but it is also the last hope of
Bala Mohammed because I have derived succour and solace in the
judiciary.

“I am always ready to go by their tradition because it is
predicated on justice and equity.”

He added, “We, in the executive, are ready to give you your
autonomy. We are ready to give you your respect. We are ready to
clear latitude and leverage so that you will be able to dispense
justice.”

The governor reminded the acting chief judge of the state sharia
court that society expects a lot from him, now and even after
service.

“I know you are going to have a very little stint, but it does
not matter how long you stay, but how well you stay and how much
you impact,” he said.

Mr Mohammed commended the harmonious relationship between the
legislative, executive, and judiciary.

“I call on the judges to ensure that verdicts are quickly made
in criminal cases in order to enhance the issues of reward and
punishment in the state,” he said.

Dahiru Ningi’s tenure, the outgone chief judge of the sharia
court, ended on April 6. (NAN)

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has pledged his readiness to
give financial autonomy to the state’s judiciary.

The governor disclosed this during the swearing-in of Mohammed
Abubakar as the acting Chief Judge (Grand Kadi) of Bauchi Sharia
Court.

Mr Mohammed, who said he was always ready to go by the
judiciary’s tradition, which, he said, was predicated on justice
and equity, noted that the judiciary was the last hope of the
common man.

He stated, “The judiciary is the last hope of the common man,
and it is not only the common man, but it is also the last hope of
Bala Mohammed because I have derived succour and solace in the
judiciary.

“I am always ready to go by their tradition because it is
predicated on justice and equity.”

He added, “We, in the executive, are ready to give you your
autonomy. We are ready to give you your respect. We are ready to
clear latitude and leverage so that you will be able to dispense
justice.”

The governor reminded the acting chief judge of the state sharia
court that society expects a lot from him, now and even after
service.

“I know you are going to have a very little stint, but it does
not matter how long you stay, but how well you stay and how much
you impact,” he said.

Mr Mohammed commended the harmonious relationship between the
legislative, executive, and judiciary.

“I call on the judges to ensure that verdicts are quickly made
in criminal cases in order to enhance the issues of reward and
punishment in the state,” he said.

Dahiru Ningi’s tenure, the outgone chief judge of the sharia
court, ended on April 6. (NAN)