Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has said that since his administration has been making deliberate efforts to ensure the judiciary enjoys the level playing field to operate without any hindrance, stating that he will always give priority and attention to the need of the judiciary knowing it’s importance and vital position in ensuring security of the state and the stability of Bauchi state in politics in particular and the society in general.
According to Lawal Muazu Bauchi, New Media Aide to Bauchi Governor, Mohammed was speaking during the occasion of swearing-in ceremony of six High Court judges, fifteen Khadis of Shari’a Court of Appeal which is the highest in the history of Bauchi state.
Governor Bala added that he has since made a provision for the befitting vehicles and other necessary requirements, saying with this development, the judiciary has no excuse for cases delay in courts as it is said ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’.
He, however stated that he, as a democrat, has never for once interfered in the activities of the judiciary, in the process of appointment, formation, promotion, elevation, discipline, determination of cases or any other way.
While commending the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Rabi Talatu for her resolve, ingenuity, tenacity and future-oriented mindset, Mohammed pledged to make her work and other judicial officers easier.
Governor Bala told the gathering of his administration’s keeness to doing anything humanly possible within the limited resources to ensure collaboration and interaction to decongest prisons.
He said the synergy between the executive and the judiciary is encouraging and commendable which is the key to various developmental innovations, urging the CJ to continue to sustain the tempo.
Mohammed while congratulating the newly appointed judges and Khadis, advised them to cooperate and support his administration, wishing them a purposeful, eventful judicial carrier in good health and Allah’s guidance and protection.
He called on the other appointees to testify and justify the confidence and trust reposed I’m them, saying the appointments were based on competence hence the need to bring in their wealth of knowledge and experience as the upcoming generation looks forward to tapping from their wealth of experience.
Governor Bala called on them not to allow personal interest rescind official responsibilities.
