Kano: Two Judges Sacked, 6 Others Suspended, Reasons Emerge

• The Kano state JSC has recalled Magistrate Nasir Ado from judicial duties following petitions for conducting court proceedings without recording them
• Baba Ibrahim, spokesman for the Kano state judiciary, said Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was recalled indefinitely for releasing a convicted criminal without following due process
• According to Ibrahim, several judicial officers also faced disciplinary actions for various offences

The Judicial Service Commission in Kano has taken disciplinary actions against eight judicial officers who were accused of different misconduct.

Baba Ibrahim, the commission's spokesperson, announced the development on Sunday, November 10, adding that the affected officers received penalties that included suspensions, warnings, and sackings.

Among the judicial officers who were sacked was Magistrate Nasir Ado. He was reportedly found guilty of conducting court hearings without recording them, which was considered great misconduct. Thus, he was indefinitely recalled from judicial service.

Ibrahim said:

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“The commission adopted the JPCC’s recommendation, noting that Nasir Ado’s actions constitute gross misconduct. Accordingly, he has been recalled from judicial duties.”

Why Kano Sharia judge was suspended

Channels TV reported that other staff members faced scrutiny for various offences, including abusing authority, overstepping roles, soliciting bribes, and corrupt practices. Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was recalled indefinitely for releasing a convicted criminal without following proper procedures.

The JSC also issued strong warnings to Magistrates Sanusi Atana and Alkali Abubakar Abdullahi for exceeding their jurisdictional limits. Finance Registrar Salisu Nayola was compulsorily retired for soliciting bribes, while court messenger Shuaibu Bello received a four-month suspension without pay for corrupt practices.

According to Ibrahim, the JSC's decisions demonstrate its commitment to maintaining integrity at the highest level in the northwest state judiciary. The JSC's spokesperson maintained that "misconduct will not be tolerated" and that every member of the judiciary is expected to hold the highest ethical standards.

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Kano governor announces new minimum wage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has announced the new minimum wage of N71,000 for workers in the state.

The governor disclosed that the development was part of his administration's commitment to enhance social justice and the standard of living for the workers.

Governor Yusuf further announced that the implementation of the new minimum wage would commence in November.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng