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Governor of Adamawa state, Bala Ngilari, has sworn in Justice Ishaya Banu as new acting chief judge of the state.

At the swearing-in ceremony, Ngilari said that the judiciary remained the only system that had continued to maintain its integrity, thereby strengthening democracy in the country.

“The judiciary, as you know, is the last hope of masses as well as government,” he said.

“Therefore, the judiciary must continue to ensure that it upholds the right position in the decision making in the process of growing democracy.”

He said the appointment of the new acting chief judge was on merit, following his track record of excellence in the discharge of his duties and career in the judiciary.

Ngillari said that the state’s quota at the federal judiciary level were still vacant and urged the state judiciary to work towards filling the vacant slots as a matter of urgency.

The governor assured the appointee of maximum cooperation of the executive, saying he would “allow the system to function effectively”.

Banu in turn expressed appreciation to God and the government for finding him worthy to serve his people.

He promised to abide by the ethics of the judiciary, and to avoid any act capable of tarnishing its image. He also promised to ensure discipline in the system.