By Maryam Shuaibu
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has sworn in two new Kadis of the state’s Upper Sharia Court, charging them to uphold justice with integrity, fairness and the fear of God.
The newly appointed judicial officers—Kadi Ibrahim Abdullahi Yakubu Dandume and Kadi Bala Salisu Daura—were recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) before receiving the governor’s approval.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House in Katsina on Wednesday, Mr Radda described the oath of office as a sacred responsibility owed to both God and society, stressing that justice remains the foundation of peace, stability and harmonious coexistence.
He said the appointments represent another step toward strengthening the administration of justice and enhancing public confidence in the state’s Sharia judicial system.
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According to the governor, the addition of the two Kadis will improve the judiciary’s capacity to deliver timely, fair and impartial justice to residents of Katsina State.
“Whatever I am going to say has already been contained in the oath of office you have just taken. If you carefully reflect on that oath, there is hardly anything more that needs to be said. You know the responsibility you have accepted, and you know what you have sworn to uphold,” Mr Radda said.
Kadi Dandume began his judicial career in 1992 as a registrar in the Magistrate and Sharia Courts before rising through the ranks to become an Upper Sharia Court Judge I. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree in Common and Islamic Law from Bayero University, Kano, and has contributed to research on the administration of Sharia justice in Katsina State.
Kadi Daura has served in the Katsina State Judiciary for more than three decades, advancing from Assistant Registrar to Upper Sharia Court Judge II. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in Sharia and Civil Law from Al-Nahda International University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Law.
The governor expressed confidence that the new Kadis would discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism and a commitment to justice in line with the oath they had taken