Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was grilled over the weekend when he appeared before the Justice Mu’azu Abdulkadir Pindiga led Sokoto State Judicial Commission of Inquiry instituted by his successor, Governor Ahmad Aliyu.
The former governor was accompanied to the commission sitting at the main conference hall of Usman Faruk Secretariat, Sokoto by his legal team and some former officials of his administration.
They include former SSG, Muhammad Mainasara Ahmad, former Chief of Staff, Muktar Magori, and former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr. Sulaiman Usman SAN, among others.
In a post on his Facebook page, Tambuwal wrote: “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, Mni, ex-Chief of Staff, Muktar Magori, ex-Attorney General, and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister 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 instil in them 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. – AWT”
