Gov. Ishaku Swears in Three New Judges

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State has cautioned judges that justice should not be for the highest bidder, urging them to be fair in their practice.

The governor made the call while swearing in Justice Shuaibu Dahiru Ahmad as new Grand Khadi of the Taraba State Sharia Court of Appeal and Khadi Salau Ismailia Madugu of the Sharia Court of Appeal, and the Judge Taraba state Customary Court of Appeal Justice Bulus Nyiputen.

Performing the ceremony at the Excos Chamber of the Taraba state Government House in Jalingo on Wednesday, Governor Darius Ishaku charged the judges to always do what is right to earn the respect of the people.

The Governor posited that his administration in establishing a viable Judiciary in the State was able to employ more Judicial Staff, renovated dilapidated Courts and as well improve on their welfare.

Ishaku advised the Judges to imbibe high level moral and fairness in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities.

The Governor, implored the Judges to shun primitive and religious sentiments that has hold the nation back and called for closer collaboration between members of the bar and bench for the quick dispensation of justice.

In their remarks,Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal Shuaibu Dahiru Ahmad thanked Governor Darius Ishaku for appointing him and other Judges to man the various Courts.

They pledged the resolve of the Judges to work in accordance with the law.

The Taraba State Chief Judge, Justice Philibus Andetur administered the Judicial Oath of Office and Allegiance to the Judges.

The Judges were later presented with a brand new Corolla vehicle.

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