I have never at any time compromised my oath of office to favour any party – Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa

Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the former President of the Court of Appeal, has responded to the controversy surrounding her husband, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa’s remarks regarding her tenure.

During the 9th Senate valedictory session, Senator Adamu, who represented Bauchi North, admitted to infringing on his wife’s independence as President of the Court of Appeal and extending similar assistance to his colleagues.

In response to the criticism triggered by her husband’s statement, Justice Zainab clarified that she had never compromised her oath of office to show favoritism to anyone. She further emphasized that she had never interfered with the autonomy of any of the justices of the court in carrying out their judicial duties.

She said; “My attention has been drawn to the trending video of what was said by my husband Senator Adamu M. Bulkachuwa. I want to state categorically that I never at any time compromised my oath of office to favour any party who appeared before me throughout my judicial career spanning 40 years of service to my country.

“My decisions were always based on the facts, the law and in accordance with my conscience and oath of office.

“Also, as President of the Court of Appeal, my fellow justices of the court can attest to the fact that I never interfered with the independence of any of the justices of the court in the discharge of their judicial functions.”