By Najib Lawan Dambazau
The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Barrister Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, alongside the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, attended a court session at the Upper Sharia Court, Kofar Kudu, presided over by Sharia Judge, Malam Ibrahim Sarki Yola.
The court was overseeing the distribution of inheritance belonging to 22 victims who lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred in May while returning from the National Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In line with his commitment to fairness and transparency, His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, directed that the distribution process be conducted through the Sharia Court to ensure justice and equal treatment for all affected families. The Honourable Attorney General attended the session to personally observe and affirm the government’s dedication to fair and lawful procedures.
“His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has once again demonstrated his firm belief that justice must be transparent, credible, and guided by the rule of law. By allowing this process to go through the Sharia Court, the government has shown genuine respect for fairness and accountability,” Maude, SAN, stated.
He further commended Governor Yusuf for his steadfast leadership and praised Malam Ibrahim Sarki Yola for handling the case with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
“I commend His Excellency for his continuous support to the judiciary and his trust in the Sharia system. I also appreciate Sharia Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola for conducting this exercise with empathy and diligence. This is the true spirit of justice our administration promotes,” the Attorney General added.
In his remarks, Sharia court judge, Malam Ibrahim Sarki Yola expressed gratitude to the state government for the confidence reposed in him and assured that the process would be concluded within the day. He also prayed for the continued success of the Attorney General and commended his reform efforts aimed at strengthening the Sharia justice system in the state.
“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has chosen the right person to handle the affairs of justice in the state in the person of Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN. His humility, dedication, and sincerity are helping restore confidence in the justice system,” Khadi Yola remarked.
