Senator Bulkachuwa Makes U-turn, Denies Using His Wife To Influence Court Cases

Former lawmaker representing Bauchi North Senatorial District at 9th National Assembly, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, has denied using his wife to influence court cases.

Recall that the ex-lawmaker, while speaking during the Senate Valedictory Session on the floor of the Red Chamber, confessed that he often influenced the decisions of his wife who is a former President of the Court of Appeal, Zainab Bulkachuwa, while she was in office.

Lawan, who presided over the valedictory session, interjected Bulkachuwa before he spoke any further.

Meanwhile, in his interview with BBC Hausa, Bulkachuwa said he has never for once imposed upon his wife’s professional autonomy or attempted to influence her judgment in handling cases.

According to the former senator, his words were misrepresented, adding that former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan didn’t even allow him to finish and specify the nature of help his wife provided for him.

He said, “Well, I was not even allowed to finish, I just started with some words like thanking her, saying she was patient with me as she was legal practitioner and I am a politician.

“I wanted to elaborate on the specific nature of the help she provided, as there exists a wide range of support that professionals in various fields, such as legal practitioners, doctors, or engineers, can offer in their respective roles.

“Note that this assistance does not involve any illegal or unethical activities.

“In my personal relationship with her, I have never imposed upon her professional autonomy or attempted to influence her judgment in handling cases or running her office. Such matters are not even discussed in our home.”