Report has it that the Adamawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman as the substantive Chief Judge of the State.
According to source, the confirmation of the first female Chief Justice (CJ) and two others followed the consideration of a letter forwarded to the Assembly by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and read by the Speaker of the House, Aminu Iya Abbas, during Tuesday’s sitting.
Governor Fintiri had requested the Assembly to confirm the trio as recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
After the letter was presented, Deputy Speaker, Pwamwakeno Mackondo, moved a motion for the confirmation of the nominees as requested.
During the consideration, the members representing Numan, Verre, Guyuk and Demsa State constituencies commended Governor Fintiri for forwarding the names of the top judicial officers for confirmation.
