Kwara gets new CJ, Grand Khadi

By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo

Appointments

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has sworn-in Justice Abiodun Adebara and Khadi Abdullateef Kamaldeen as substantive Chief Judge and Grand Khadi of the state Shariah Court of Appeal, respectively.
The governor, on Tuesday in Ilorin, restated his administration’s commitment to the rule of law and non-interference in the justice system.
“I have been told that this is the first time that the Chief Judge and the Grand Khadi will take their Oaths of Allegiance and Judicial Oaths on the same occasion.
“This is coming just after the overwhelming majority of the people of Kwara state have renewed our mandate to serve them for another term of four years.
“The State is therefore at the threshold of history as the leaderships of the three arms of government are assuming fresh mandates about the same period.
“This imposes on us a duty to work together for the larger interest of our people while respecting the boundaries of separation of powers.
“As Your Lordships assume your role of leading and guiding the judiciary, I would like to restate my administration’s commitment to the rule of law and non-interference in the justice system,” he said.
AbdulRazaq urged the judicial officers to commit themselves to duties in line with the constitutional oaths they have just subscribed to.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ibrahim Sulyman, said the judicial officers were appointed upon the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and confirmation by the House of Assembly.
“I commend Your Excellency for the continuous support of the judicial arm of government and pray that Almighty God continue to see Your Excellency through in all your undertakings and commitments to take this state to greater heights,” he said.
Responding, Justice Adebara assured the governor and the people of Kwara that judges, together with the entire workforce of the state Judiciary, are committed to serving the people to the best of their abilities.
He said: “I would like to take a moment here to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency, the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for my appointment as the Chief Judge.
“Your Excellency, permit me to say here publicly that I see our appointments as another of Your Excellency’s commitments to promoting justice, equity and fairness in our state.
“By allowing the exercise to proceed seamlessly without any rancour or controversy, you have demonstrated remarkable leadership in giving a sense of belonging to all,” he said.
He commended the governor for his hard work, humility and commitment to raising the bar of good governance and service to the people.

(NAN)