By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
A Sharia Court Judge in Bauchi, Hon. Umar Ibrahim has been relieved of his job by the State Judicial Service Commission (JSC), for what it described as gross misconduct in the performance of his official duties.
“The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), after conducting a thorough investigation, has resolved to relieve Hon. Umar Ibrahim (Sharia Court Judge, Jalam in Dambam LGA) of his judicial functions for gross misconduct”.
According to the commission, the decision to take the disciplinary measure, is aimed at strengthening the judiciary’s operational effectiveness to enhance the promotion system for judicial staff, Magistrates and Sharia Court judges, as well as measures for continued professional development of judicial staff.
The JSC Executive Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma Esq, in a press statement in Bauchi said that the decision was in line with the commission’s mandate to ensure that all judicial officers adhere to the highest ethical and professional standard in their conduct.
Danjuma Esq said, “The misconduct in question, which violated the code of ethics and principles governing the judiciary was deemed to have severely compromised the reputation and integrity of the sharia court system”.
As a result, the Executive Secretary said, the Judicial Service Commission, has taken this decisive step to relieve the judge from his duties, to maintain public confidence in the judicial system.
Meanwhile, the JSC has in a bid to enhance transparency and objectivity of promotion process, introduced the requirement for quarterly report submission for all Magistrates and Sharia Court Judges in the state.
Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma Esq, explained that the measure will serve as a key metric for evaluating judicial officers’ performance, hence Magistrates and Sharia Court Judges will now be expected to submit detailed reports at the end of each quarter that will play a crucial role in determining eligibility for promotion.
The statement further stated, “As part of the JSC efforts to enhance the competence and professionalism of judicial staff, the commission has resolved to introduce a promotional examination for staff members from grade level 8 and above.
“This promotional examination will test staff members knowledge of the law, judicial process, ethical standard, and overall understanding of their roles within the judiciary”, Danjuma Esq said.
He further explained that the resolutions reflect the commission’s dedication to upholding the highest standards in the judicial system, and ensuring that the public trust in the judiciary remains intact.
The commission assured that it will continue to monitor the implementation of the aforementioned measures to ensure their effectiveness, with the judiciary remaining a model of integrity and excellence.
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