Former Court of Appeal President Zainab Bulkachuwa claims she never compromised her authority on party considerations.
Bulkachuwa was responding to recent comments made by her husband, Adamu Bulkachuwa.
Bulkachuwa stated at the 9th Senate valedictory session on June 10 that he frequently encroached on his wife’s space while she was in office.
“And she has been very tolerant and accepted my encroachment and extended her help to my colleagues,” the former senator said.
Bulkachuwa’s remarks prompted controversy, with many Nigerians demanding that his claim be investigated.
However, in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former senator withdrew his statement, claiming that the then-senate president, Ahmad Lawan, did not allow him to finish his thoughts.
He stated that the assistance he mentioned was not negative.
Bulkachuwa via a statement on Sunday stated she never compromised her oath of office during her 40 years of service.
She stated that all of her conclusions were based on facts.
“My attention has been drawn to the trending video of what was said by my husband Senator Adamu M. Bulkachuwa,” the statement reads.
“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.
“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”.
