In a shocking revelation during the Senate Valedictory, Senator Adamu Muhammad Bulkachuwa admitted to exploiting his marriage to Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa, former President of the Nigeria Court of Appeal, for personal gains. The senator, representing Bauchi north senatorial district, confessed to manipulating justice in favor of himself, his colleagues, and other politicians.
During his speech, Senator Bulkachuwa expressed remorse for encroaching into his wife’s job and acknowledged her tolerance and acceptance of his actions. However, the Senate president swiftly intervened, deeming the senator’s comments inappropriate.
This revelation rekindles memories of the controversial 2019 presidential election tribunal, where the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, requested Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa’s recusal due to her husband’s affiliation with the All Progressive Congress (APC) and his senatorial position.
Critics have condemned Senator Bulkachuwa’s admission, questioning the integrity of the judicial system and emphasizing the need for impartiality and independence in delivering justice.
The repercussions of this revelation and its impact on the perception of the Nigerian judiciary remain to be seen.