Nwaorisara Kanu, Gombe state.
Gombe state governor Inuwa Yahaya has congratulated the newly appointed Acting Chief Judge, who is the next most senior judge in the High Court, as he charged him to dispense Justice without discrimination,fear or favour.
Governor Yahaya stated this on wednesday, at the council chamber, Government House, Gombe state.
He said the appointment of Justice Muazu Pindiga followed the expiration of the three months constitutional term for acting appointment of Justice Beatrice Iliya.
The Governor thanked the former Acting Chief Judge
for her meritorious service to the state and wished her well in her future judicial services.
He described Justice Pindiga as a fine and forthright judicial officer, and challenged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the administration of Justice in the state.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya reiterated his administration’s desire to maintain a harmonious working relationship with other arms of Government for the progress and development of the state.
He said he is aware of major challenges facing the judiciary even as he assured to give it fair treatment in terms of adhering to the provisions of the constitution which stipulates that the independence of the judiciary should not be compromised.
The swearing in ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Speaker and members of the state House of Assembly, the Grand Khadi, the immediate past Acting Chief Judge, other Justices of the High Court and Khadis, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head of Civil Service, Commissioners and other top Government functionaries as well as Emir of Pindiga among others.
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