The Margistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) Nassarawa State chapter has cautioned politicians in the country against making unsubstantiated allegations against judges.
Chairman of MAN in Nassarawa State, Hon.Mairiga Abdullahi in a statement made available to journalists warned that politicians are forming the habit of blackmailing judicial officers when court rulings do not favour them.
Mairiga Abdullahi specifically frowned at a recent allegation by a group known as Concern APC stakeholders against the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu.
The MAN chairman described the allegations by the APC group as unacceptable, saying that the association stands with the CJ against any intimidation.
The statement reads in part ”
First and Foremost both Nasarawa State High Court and Federal High Court are courts of coordinate jurisdiction and none can overturned the other.Again Nasarawa State High Court had the proper jurisdiction to make the Order by the powers conferred on that court.
“The petitioner must know that once a matter is before a court it becomes subjudice for any part to make fallacious public comment. Where a Court of competent Jurisdiction makes order and a party is not satisfied, the only option is to appeal.
“Our C.J is a wonderful Woman of competence, unwavering achievements and unparalleled accomplishment.
“To think that being Amirul Haji designate is something else then, the petitioner is wrong. The C.J has had many opportunities of being to Haji and lesser Haji on countless times and there’s nothing special to be assigned the role of Armrul Haji, moreover it has been the long standing tradition and this shouldn’t be made issues.
“It is our candid opinion that political issues should not be allowed to snowball to rubbish our hallow judiciary Chambers.
‘We also think that Judiciary is the best place for any aggrieved party to ventilate his/her anger and not to smear the umpire who is unrelenting to give justice.
“This attitudes of politicians going on Media to alleged unsubstantiated allegations against Judges should be stopped .
“Nasarawa State is known for its peace and harmony enjoyed by the good working relationship and synergy between Executive, Legislature and Judiciary and we shall not want anything less.
‘We stand by our Chief Judge to ensure justice is done and no amount of intimidation can sway the person of Hon.Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu , Chief Judge Nasarawa State”.
