Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, has set up and inaugurated a committee to probe the allegations levelled against the Deputy Governor, Mahdi Gusau, by the state House of Assembly.

While inaugurating the panel on Monday, Justice Kulu explained that she received a letter from the Speaker to constitute a panel to investigate the deputy governor.

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She said Section 188 (5) imposes a duty on her as the Chief Judge of the state to appoint a panel of seven persons to probe the allegations.

Justice Kulu said, “The constitutional provisions are very clear. The use of the word ‘shall’ in Section 188 (5) imposes a duty on me as the Chief Judge of Zamfara State to appoint a panel of seven persons.

“The Speaker told me to appoint a panel of seven persons, who in his opinion, are of unquestionable integrity, not being members of any public service, legislative house or political party, to investigate the allegation in this section.

“The panel must consist of people of proven integrity and I find you worthy for the job.

“I have, therefore, after careful consideration of your track records as persons of proven integrity, appointed you for this arduous task.

“I believe that you will discharge your duty without fear or favour, affection or ill-will in accordance with the oath you have just taken.

“I urge you to remain resolute in your new assignment and discharge your duty with utmost sincerity.”

The state House of Assembly had passed a resolution requesting the CJ to immediately constitute a panel to investigate all the allegations levelled against the deputy governor.

The Chairman of the committee is Haliru Soba, a retired Justice of Kaduna state, while Ashiru Tsafe, will serve as the secretary.