The immediate past President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has said her marriage did not impact how she carried out her obligations and responsibilities as the country’s top judicial chief in any way.
Justice Bulkachuwa came under the spotlight following a video clip showing her husband making comments during the Senate Valedictory Session which many interpreted as evidence of his interference in the jurist’s performance of her duties.
“Particularly my wife whose freedom and independence were encroached upon when she was in office. She has been tolerant and accepted my encroachment and extended it to my colleagues”
However, Justice Zainab while reacting to the comments by her husband, Adamu Bulkachuwa, Senator who represented Bauchi North in the 9th Assembly, that he obtained favours from her on behalf of his fellow senators, stated that she never in her 40-year judicial career compromised her oath of office.
She however denied the allegation of judicial compromise in a statement dated June 17, 2023. Justice
She said: “My attention has been drawn to the trending video of what was said by my husband Senator Adamu M. Bulkachuwa.
“I want to state categorically that I never at any time compromised my oath of office to favour any party who appeared before me throughout my judicial career spanning 40 years of service to my country.
“My decisions were always based on the facts, the law and in accordance with my conscience and oath of office.
“Also, as President of the Court of Appeal, my fellow justices of the court can attest to the fact that I never interfered with the independence of any of the justices of the court in the discharge of their judicial functions,” she added.