Retiring Supreme Court Justice, Saulawa, Advises Judges against Receiving Gifts from Politicians
• CJN: Saulawa is a man of integrity, principle Alex Enumah in Abuja Newly retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Ibrahim Musa Saulawa, has advised judges in the country against
Recently retired Supreme Court Justice Ibrahim Musa Saulawa advised judges against accepting gifts from politicians and litigants. In his final court session, Saulawa emphasized the importance of integrity, contentment, and honesty to perform judicial duties without bias. He highlighted how politicians often give cows, rams, and even inflates prices to buy judges' favor.
Saulawa recounted rejecting a Peugeot 504 car offered by a prominent Katsina fuel dealer and how the dealer later faced legal consequences due to assault. He warned that accepting gifts could lead to compromising judgments and damaging the integrity of the judicial system. The Chief Justice of Nigeria praised Saulawa's four-decade career and integrity, while citing the need to protect the judiciary's honor beyond just judgments.
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