The Senator in the eye of this storm has denied any wrong doing, but his comments have already stirred the hornet's nest.

When Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa stood to speak at the Senate Valedictory Session earlier this month, no one could have guessed he would disclose that his wife, Zainab extended help to some of his colleagues during her time as President of the Court of Appeal.

When he rose to speak, Bulkachuwa, 83, who represented Bauchi North Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, said, “I look at faces in this chamber whom have come to me and sought for my help when my wife was the President of the Court of Appeal.”

The Senator was however, interjected by Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate. “Distinguished Senator Adamu Muhammed Bulkachuwa, I think I will advise that you just round up and just take your seat,” Lawan stated. “I didn’t name any name. We know ourselves,” Bulkachuwa replied, but without names mentioned, the Senator had already stirred the hornet’s nest.

Mrs Zainab Bulkachuwa was President of the Appeal Court between April 2014 to March 2020, and her husband’s comments raised concerns as to her time at the helm of affairs, making many persons begin not only to question her character, but to question the Nigerian Judiciary System as a whole.

Following the controversial statement by Senator Bulkachuwa, here are 11 pressing questions Nigerians are seeking answers to even at this very moment.

1. Was the influence exerted by Bulkachuwa on Zainab appropriate and within legal bounds?

2. What specific decisions or cases were influenced, and what impact did they have on the political landscape?

3. Were these decisions in line with the principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law?

4. To what extent did the former Appeal Court President willingly allow her husband’s influence, and what were her motivations?

5. What mechanisms are in place to prevent undue influence on judicial decisions and ensure the independence of the judiciary?

6. Did Senator Bulkachuwa have any conflicts of interest that may have compromised the integrity of the decisions?

7. How widespread is this issue within the judiciary, and are there other instances of external influence affecting judicial proceedings?

8. What steps can be taken to address potential damages caused by any influenced decisions?

9. What disciplinary actions or investigations should be undertaken to hold accountable those involved in this influence?

10. How can the judiciary and legal system be strengthened to prevent such incidents from happening?

11. Will Nigerians be made aware of any investigation into this matter or will it all be swept under the carpet?

The Senator in the eye of this storm has denied any wrong doing. Bulkachuwa says he never interfered with his wife’s job as President of the Court of Appeal.

Reacting to criticisms trailing his utterance, the statesman said the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan did not allow him to finish his thoughts, adding that his comments have been taken out of context. However, there are many who do not see things the way he is now trying to paint it. For some, Bulkachuwa’s statement is beyond a scandal.

In its reaction, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to immediately invite Senator Ahmad Muhammad Bulkachuwa for interrogation and proceed to prosecute him accordingly.

The NBA, in a statement by its President, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, noted that the viral video clip of the comments made by the senator were clearly admissions that he did attempt to and/or actually perverted the course of justice/interfered with due administration of justice, which makes him liable to be investigated and prosecuted even on his admission.

Regarding the individuals involved in this quagmire, a fair and thorough investigation should be conducted to gather all relevant facts and evidence.

If any misconduct or illegal activities are found, appropriate legal actions and disciplinary measures should be taken. It is crucial to uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary, as well as maintain public confidence in the justice system.

Transparency, accountability, and adherence to ethical standards are essential to address this saga effectively and this is what the Nigerian people expect.

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Uwen Nwoko, has asked Nigerians not to judge the judiciary with the recent comment made by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa suggesting that his wife, Zainab, extended help to his colleagues in the Senate as the President of the Court of Appeal.[/i]

“That revelation by distinguished Senator Bulkachuwa is a pointer that a lot of the things that we see and work with are not exactly what they ought to be,” Nwoko said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday.

“Let me begin by saying this as a way of caution that whatever he said about the role of his wife as Court of Appeal president should not be taken as a judgement on the judiciary.

“We have judicial officers with very high integrity, we have a judiciary that can be counted upon, we have a judiciary that is the last hope of a common man, we have a judiciary that is delivering judgement, making rulings and making decisions based purely on what the law says and what it should be.”

The senior lawyer said such revelation is a big disgrace for Justice Bulkachuwa, those who worked with her, her family and what she represented. Nwoko noted that it is a shame on the former Appeal Court President, and those who led her to compromise the integrity of the institution she represented.

83-year-old Senator Bulkachuwa, who represented Bauchi North Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly, made the disclosure during the Senate valedictory session on Saturday.

The Senator’s comment has since attracted a lot of condemnations from many Nigerians, with some calling for investigation of his wife’s tenure as the Appeal Court President from 2014 to 2020.

“It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.” ― Anthony Robbins

The APC is known for violation of rule of law, & any organisation with disdain for rule of law, cannot stand the test of time.

The APC has a very scant regard and respect for the public and for public opinion. It also has a disdain for the law. That makes it a danger to democracy and constitutional rule".

The NBA, in a statement by its President, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, noted that the viral video clip of the comments made by the senator were clearly admissions that he did attempt to and/or actually perverted the course of justice/interfered with due administration of justice, which makes him liable to be investigated and prosecuted even on his admission.

lhordspy:
Lol.Mr Racoon. Quit making a big deal out of this issue. It has nothing to even do with politics per say, talkmore of trying to rope APC insise it.

I even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old 83years old and probably suffering from dementia..

lhordspy:
Lol.

I am even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect to the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old, 83years old and probably suffering from dementia, or Old is catching up with him. Because, of what shall it profit him to just run down the stellar career of his wife. A woman that started from law school and moved all the way to the top as judge. Then the Old man just dragged her career into the mud just like that.

Even a younger Peter Obi, a 65years old man, usually slips into this blank mode at times. Or is he not the one that told us he studied' market to market strategy at Harvard. Even when we all know there is no course like that anywhere in the world.

Racoon:

https://www.independent.ng/apc-danger-to-nigerias-democracy-oyinlola/

This is not just a slip of tongue but grim reality of life under the lawless, undemocratic, uncivilised and disastrous administration of the APC. How can someone be rationalising this implicating statement from the husband of a former high ranking justice of the Appeal court?

lhordspy:
Lol.

Mr Racoon. Quit making a big deal out of this issue. It has nothing to even do with politics per say, talkmore of trying to rope APC inside it.

I am even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect to the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old, 83years old and probably suffering from dementia, or Old is catching up with him. Because, of what shall it profit him to just run down the stellar career of his wife. A woman that started from law school and moved all the way to the top as judge. Then the Old man just dragged her career into the mud just like that.

I blame the people that keep electing him into the senate. A man that cant even walk well nor understand what he's trying to say. Ahmed lawan is at fault here, he could have allowed him finish with whatever jagoons he was trying to say. That could have proved he is probably not normal. Because i am sure he would have mentioned that he felt like swimming at the senate floor.

Even a younger Peter Obi, a 65years old man, usually slips into this blank mode at times. Or is he not the one that told us he studied 'market to market strategy' at Harvard. Even when we all know there is no course like that anywhere in the world.

lhordspy:
Lol.

Mr Racoon. Quit making a big deal out of this issue. It has nothing to even do with politics per say, talkmore of trying to rope APC inside it.

I am even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect to the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old, 83years old and probably suffering from dementia, or Old is catching up with him. Because, of what shall it profit him to just run down the stellar career of his wife. A woman that started from law school and moved all the way to the top as judge. Then the Old man just dragged her career into the mud just like that.

I blame the people that keep electing him into the senate. A man that cant even walk well nor understand what he's trying to say. Ahmed lawan is at fault here, he could have allowed him finish with whatever jagoons he was trying to say. That could have proved he is probably not normal. Because i am sure he would have mentioned that he felt like swimming at the senate floor.

Even a younger Peter Obi, a 65years old man, usually slips into this blank mode at times. Or is he not the one that told us he studied 'market to market strategy' at Harvard. Even when we all know there is no course like that anywhere in the world.

lhordspy:
Lol.

Mr Racoon. Quit making a big deal out of this issue. It has nothing to even do with politics per say, talkmore of trying to rope APC inside it.

I am even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect to the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old, 83years old and probably suffering from dementia, or Old age is catching up with him. Because, of what shall it profit him to just run down the stellar career of his wife. A woman that started from law school and moved all the way to the top as judge. Then the Old man just dragged her career into the mud just like that.

I blame the people that keep electing him into the senate. A man that cant even walk well nor understand what he's trying to say. Ahmed lawan is at fault here, he could have allowed him finish with whatever jagoons he was trying to say. That could have proved he is probably not normal. Because i am sure he would have mentioned that he felt like swimming at the senate floor.

Even a younger Peter Obi, a 65years old man, usually slips into this blank mode at times. Or is he not the one that told us he studied 'market to market strategy' at Harvard. Even when we all know there is no course like that anywhere in the world.

lhordspy:
Lol.

Mr Racoon. Quit making a big deal out of this issue. It has nothing to even do with politics per say, talkmore of trying to rope APC inside it.

I am even seeing this from a medical point of view. With due respect to the lawmaker, You know Bulkachuwa is old, 83years old and probably suffering from dementia, or Old age is catching up with him. Because, of what shall it profit him to just run down the stellar career of his wife. A woman that started from law school and moved all the way to the top as judge. Then the Old man just dragged her career into the mud just like that.

I blame the people that keep electing him into the senate. A man that cant even walk well nor understand what he's trying to say. Ahmed lawan is at fault here, he could have allowed him finish with whatever jagoons he was trying to say. That could have proved he is probably not normal. Because i am sure he would have mentioned that he felt like swimming at the senate floor.

Even a younger Peter Obi, a 65years old man, usually slips into this blank mode at times. Or is he not the one that told us he studied 'market to market strategy' at Harvard. Even when we all know there is no course like that anywhere in the world.