Kano JSC sanctions two Sharia court judges, staff over misconduct
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has sanctioned two Shari’a Court judges and court staff for misconduct.
- The sanctions include demotion, recall from judicial duties, and warnings, following investigations into petitions.
- The commission also approved the appointment of a new Chief Registrar for the High Court of Justice, Kano State.
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has demonstrated its commitment to upholding integrity and accountability within the judiciary by taking decisive action against erring judges and court staff. This move, stemming from the JSC's 89th meeting, sends a clear message that misconduct will not be tolerated.
The decisions were part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 89th meeting held on April 16, in line with its mandate to uphold discipline, integrity and accountability within the judiciary.
The sanctions, which range from demotion to recall from judicial duties with reduced pay, are a direct consequence of recommendations made by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) after thorough investigations. This process underscores the JSC's dedication to a fair and transparent disciplinary procedure.
The commission issued a strong warning to a transport officer, Mahmud Ahmed, attached to the High Court of Justice, Kano, for acting outside his official duties, threatening members of the public and using the name of the judiciary to intimidate individuals.
Specifically, Upper Shari’a Court judges Salisu Buhari-Mandawari and Umar Sunusi-Danbaba faced penalties for demanding gratification, improper record-keeping, and bias. Court staff, including registrars and a transport officer, were also disciplined for their roles in various acts of misconduct, such as demanding gratification and financial discrepancies.
Mr Buhari-Mandawari was demoted by two grade levels and recalled from judicial duties for a minimum of three years, on half salary.
In a related development, the JSC has also approved the appointment of Hussaini Hassan-Suleiman as the substantive Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, Kano State. This appointment signals a forward-looking approach by the commission, ensuring that key judicial positions are filled by competent individuals, thereby strengthening the overall administration of justice in the state.
Mr Sunusi-Danbaba would receive half salary for one year.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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