The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has asked Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court to administer justice with the fear of God, and remember that they are accountable to God.
He gave the advise on Saturday at a public discourse in Lagos which had the theme, “Ethics, Morality And The Law”.
The event was held in honour of Justice Habeed Abiru who was recently elevated as a justice of Supreme Court Justice.
The Emir, who said his New Year resolution is that he no longer wants to be controversial, however, urged the judges to be upright and should not allow hatred for people to make them to do what is not right.
He said judges should focus more on substantive justice, and not rely on technicalities.
“Do not be an advocate for wrongdoers and do not be an advocate for those who deceive themselves, because Allah does not love sinful wrongdoers.
“When your friends come to you, when government comes to you, and you listen to them and you tilt judgement in their favour. Ask yourself, who will be your advocate before God, on the Day of Judgement?”
