Zamfara state Chief Judge Mrs. Kulu Isah Aliyu has inaugurated an investigative panel to check into the allegations labeled against the State Deputy Governor Mahadi Aliyu Gusau.
At the venue of the inauguration of the panel, Justice Kulu Isah Aliyu said, she has received a letter from the state house of assembly led by Speaker requesting her to set up an investigation panel that will investigate allegations
She said that, section188 (5) imposes a duty on her as the Hon Chief judge of the state to appoint a panel of seven persons to investigate the allegations.
“The constitutional provisions are obvious. The use of the word ‘Shall’ in section 188 (5) imposes a duty on as the Hon Chief judge of zamfara state to appoint a panel of seven persons”.
“The panel must consist of people of proven integrity and I found you worthy of the job”.
” I have therefore after careful consideration of your track records as persons of proven integrity appointed you for this arduous task”.
“I believe that you will discharge your duty without fear or favor, affection or ill-will, in accordance with the oath you have just taken”.
“I urge you to remain resolute in your new assignment and discharge your duty with utmost sincerity”.
Inaugurating the panel on Monday, Justice Kulu said, she received a letter from the Speaker to constitute a panel to investigate the Deputy Governor.
She said that, section188 (5) imposes a duty on her as the Hon Chief judge of the state to appoint a panel of seven persons to investigate the allegations.
“The constitutional provisions are very clear. The use of the word ‘Shall’ in section 188 (5) imposes a duty on as the Hon Chief judge of zamfara state to appoint a panel of seven persons”.
She said, “The speaker told me to appoint a panel of seven persons who in his opinion are of unquestionable integrity, not being members of any public service, legislative house or political party to investigate the allegation in this section”.
Recall that, the State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, requesting the state Chief Judge Justice Kulu Aliyu to immediately constitute a panel to investigate the allegations leveled against the Deputy Governor Barr Mahdi
