Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has sworn in the first female Chief Judge of the State, Justice Dije Audu Aboki, with an appeal for support from the judiciary.
Yusuf urged the judiciary to support his administration’s demolition and anti-graft policies to enable it recover public assets allegedly acquired illegally by the immediate-past administration in the State.
He spoke on Monday while swearing in the first female Chief Judge in the state at Africa House, Government House, in Kano.
The governor explained that his administration’s desire of demolishing illegal structures and recovering public properties were for the development of the State.
Yusuf wondered why the Abdullahi Ganduje administration could demolish schools, hospitals and other public places only to build shopping complexes for businesses.
He described the relationship between the judiciary, legislature and executive as not competitive, but complementary, promising to continue to maintain cordial relationships amongst the three arms of government.
The governor noted that Justice Aboki has paid her dues in the temple of justice and through experience, talent and patriotism is by the grace of God elevated as the Chief Judge of the State.
“While I congratulate you on this well-deserved appointment, may I also remind my Lord that this task is a daunting one which calls for total dedication and commitment for the peace, progress and stability of Kano state and Nigeria at large.
“Having spent your public life within this sector, no one can lecture you on what the citizens expect from you as the Head of this very important Arm of Government,” he said