By Christopher Ameh
Bauchi Concerned Group (BCG) has threatened to institute legal action against Omoyele Sowore over alleged defamation against the Bauchi State first family.
Addressing a press conference in Bauchi, the Convener of the Group, Nasir Abdullahi argued that Mr. Sowore’s allegations of corruption, land grabbing and illegal contract awards attributed to the Governor’s son, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed were false.
He said that Sowore accused the wife of the Governor, Aisha Bala Mohammed, Justice Kawu Yarima, and Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar of various allegations ranging from illegal land allocation and alleged denial of bail to an accused, Dr. Abubakar Ahmad.
On bail denial by Justice Kawu Yarima, the group emphasised that granting bail lies solely within judicial discretion.
Nasir advised Sowore and others aggrieved by court rulings to use appropriate legal decorum rather than engaging in media sensationalism.
The Group also dismissed accusations against Chief Judge, Rabi Talatu Umar over alleged land allocations, noting that mere possession of a site plan does not equal wrongdoing.
It affirmed that judicial officers have equal constitutional rights, including land ownership.
Nasir said that no law prohibits Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed and Shamsudeen from owning legal plots of land and doing legal businesses in Bauchi and any part of Nigeria.
BCG further defended Finance Commissioner Dr. Yakubu Adamu, asserting that the attacks were politically driven, adding that his growing popularity and his potential and chance of succeeding the Governor are causing the needless allegations.
The group demanded a public apology from Sowore and warned of legal action if he fails to retract his claims.
“We won’t allow Bauchi’s developmental projects and progress to be dwindled by unfounded smear campaigns,” Nasir declared.
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