Civil Societies Petition Nigerian Judicial Council, Demand Probe Of Allegations Around Justice Bulkachuwa | Sahara Reporters

Civil Societies Petition Nigerian Judicial Council, Demand Probe Of Allegations Around Justice BulkachuwaCivil societies under the umbrella of Citizen’s Gavel have petitioned the National Judicial Council to probe the confessions made by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa regarding the alleged influence exerted on his wife, Retired Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, during her tenure as the President of the Court of Appeal.

“Senator Bulkachuwa's voluntary admission during the valedictory session of the 9th Senate-Assembly has shaken public trust in the judiciary. He openly acknowledged that he had encroached upon his wife's freedom and independence while she held the esteemed position of President of the Court of Appeal between April 2014 and March 2020.

“According to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers in Nigeria, Rule 8 of the Code of Conduct emphasizes that judicial officers must not allow their family, social, or political relationships to improperly influence their judicial conduct and judgment. Senator Bulkachuwa's confession strongly suggests that Retired Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa may have been subject to improper influence by her husband in rendering judgments that favored his friends.

“We firmly believe that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to have been done. The recent revelations have significantly undermined the impartiality and independence of the judicial process. The Lack of transparency and accountability has cascaded into a drastic reduction of trust and confidence in the judicial system, which has recently worsened by 72% in comparison to 67% .

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