Gombe Governor Takes Bold Steps As State Makes Fresh Start in 2022
- The Gombe state governor on Monday, January 3, swore in the acting chief judge of the state Justice Joseph Awak
- Awak was described by the governor as someone with the ability and qualities who would serve to take the state judiciary to the next level
- The governor urged the new acting chief judge to ensure that justice is preserved throughout his tenure
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An acting chief judge, Justice Joseph Awak, has been sworn in by the Gombe state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa.
Awak was sworn in alongside four other special advisers to the governor.
The swearing-in of the new acting chief judge follows the retirement of Justice Mu’azu Abdulkadir Pindiga after the 65 years statutory retirement age.
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Daily Trust reports that Justice Pindiga also served as acting chief judge since December 2019.
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Speaking on the appointment and swearing-in ceremony, Governor Inuwa said Justice Awak was appointed because he is the most senior judge in the state.
The governor also said that Justice Awak was found worthy for the position due to his dedication, experience, principles and forthrightness.
Governor Inuwa further said he is confident that the acting chief judge's ability and qualities would serve to take the state judiciary to the next level.
According to the Tribune, Governor Inuwa tasked the acting chief judge with ensuring that justice is preserved throughout his tenure.
Governor Inuwa said:
“My Lord, the acting chief judge, with your oath-taking, constitutionally it has made you the head of the judiciary, the third arm of government in the state. As the administrative head, we urge you to dispense justice to all manner of people in the state, without discrimination, fear or favour.”
Senator Goje’s Daughter Resigns From Gov Yahaya’s Cabinet a Day After Thugs Attacked Her Father
Dr Hussaina Danjuma Goje has resigned as the commissioner of environment and forest resources in Gombe state.
This is coming a day after suspected political thugs assaulted her father, Danjuma Goje, a former governor of the state.
Goje, who is a serving senator, reportedly has a political rift with the current governor, Muhammadu Yahaya.
Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya Urged to Unite State Residents, Shun Divisive Politics
The recent humiliation of Senator Danjuma Goje by sponsored political thugs in Gombe state continues to draw condemnation nationwide.
The incident has been described by many prominent Nigerians as an obvious lack of political tolerance by the Gombe state government.
A prominent citizen of the northeast state, Muhammad Jibrin Barde, has added his voice to the condemnation of the Gombe government's action.
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