The immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, appeared on Saturday before the state Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate some alleged corrupt practices during his term in office.
Mr Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South at the Senate, arrived at the commission of inquiry alongside some of his aides.
He, however, could not testify before the panel as he was asked to reappear on another date, which would be communicated to him.
In July 2023, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, set up a five-man probe panel to investigate all land allocations and government assets sold by Tambuwal’s administration.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abubakar Bawa, the setting up of the commission of inquiry is in pursuance of the powers conferred on the governor by Section 1(2) of the commission of inquiry law, Cap. 33 laws of Sokoto State, 1996.
But Mr Tambuwal, who confirmed his appearance on his social media handle, said, ” Earlier today, I appeared before the Justice Mu’azu Abdulkadir Pindiga-led Sokoto State Judicial Commission of Inquiry instituted by my successor, H.E. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.
“I was accompanied by my legal team and some officials of my administration, including the ex-SSG, Muhammad Mainasara Ahmad, ex-Chief of Staff, Muktar Magori, ex-Attorney General, and Commissioner of Justice, Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN, among others.
“Our track record of integrity in public service speaks for us, always.
“In leading the younger generation, we must instill in them the utmost respect for the rule of law and constituted authorities.
“As citizens, we should realise that no one, no matter how highly placed, should be above the laws of the land, most specifically, the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“This, amongst other things, brings out the beauty in democracy.
“I wish the commission the very best in its sitting.”
