Tambuwal Decries Interference In Judiciary As Malami Opens Remodelled Sokoto High Court

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Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday stated that the greatest setback to the judiciary in the country over the years has been political intrusion in its affairs by vested interests among the political elites.

According to him, "the greatest danger to the independence of the judiciary comes from political interference with the workings of the Court."


He noted that his administration has never interfered and will never intrude into the workings of the Court, stressing that he supports the independence of the judiciary in all its ramifications because he  believes that an independent judiciary is the key to fostering and establishing the rule of law. 

Weighing in on the impasse that led to the current industrial action embarked upon by Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), the governor urged the union to embrace dialogue in order resolve the issues that are at stake while appealing to them to return to normal service to the people for justice delayed, is justice denied.


Observing that there is an inherent distrust of the court system by the ordinary man, he charged judicial at all level to work together for the greater good of the all.

 

The governor added that his administration is aware that much of the inefficiency in the system has been caused by over-centralization of duties and lack of staff with the requisite skills-set to make the system efficient.

He, however, stated that this cannot be a reason for complacency, thus the need to gravitate towards an atmosphere that would enhance streamlining of responsibilities and guarantee efficient dispute resolution. 



''We now have to address further changes necessary to complete the process of the modernization and professionalization of the Judiciary as we are irrevocably committed to bequeathing a Judiciary fit purpose, to perform its role of dispensing justice to all manner of people according to law without fear or favour, affection or ill will,'' he added.

He highlighted some of the notable achievements of his administration as:  remodeling of the High Court headquarters,

completion and remodeling, including furnishing and equipping of the buildings of the three divisional the High Courts at Tambuwal, Gwadabawa and Isa, renovation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) headquarters and some Lower Sharia Courts; provision of interest free loans to all magistrates, some judicial staff and foreign training for Judicial Officers and all the Chief Registrars and their Deputies, Secretary of the JSC, Magistrates and Khadis.




Other achievements he enumerated are: the sponsorship of African House London and tge Judicial College to come to Sokoto and undertake the needs assessment for the training of judges and magistrates in respect of which a virtual training has started with the judges, the appointment of five High Court Judges and two Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal to the Judiciary, appointment of Magistrates and Sharia Court Judges, Registrar and other support staff.


In addition to these, Gov. Tambuwal said his administration is constantly trying to find innovative ways of using technology to improve efficiency and accuracy in the Courts, case administration and management. 


In his address, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) commended the giant stride of Gov. Tambuwal and his vision  in refurbishing the edifice which is now among the best in the country.


This effort at commencing and completing the remodeling of the giant architectural structure which is now the cynosure of all eyes by the governor, he affirmed, reinforces his support to the ongoing federal government drive for judicial autonomy.

Expressing optimism that the ultramodern court complex furnished with state of the art equipment both in the offices and court rooms, will simplify the business of dispensing justice in the state.


Malami also explained that President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2019 inaugurated the presidential implementation committee on the autonomy of the state legislature and judiciary.


He said it is gladdening to note that the outcome of that committee has gained traction with the emergence  of Executive Order 10 for the implementation of the financial autonomy of the state level legislature and judiciary arms of the government.


In his address, the Chief Justice of Nigeria represented by Supreme Court Judge, Amina  Augie, was overwhelmed by the effort of Gov. Tambuwal in remodelling and upgrading of the High Court complex in the state.


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