Gombe decide withdraws from high-profile land dispute, citing private curiosity

The long-running authorized battle between Grandscope Building Firm and Emir Common Built-in Restricted took a brand new twist on Wednesday as Justice Fati Musa of Excessive Courtroom No. 7 in Gombe recused herself from the case, citing private curiosity.

Saying her withdrawal throughout a courtroom session, Justice Musa said that non-public causes might affect her judgment, prompting her choice to step down within the curiosity of equity.

She directed that the case file be forwarded to the Chief Decide for reassignment to a different decide.

Barrister Daniel Tsaro, counsel to Grandscope Building Firm, recommended the decide’s transfer, calling it a accountable step that reinforces judicial integrity.

“This isn’t simply unprecedented. Her motion exhibits dedication to impartiality,” Tsaro famous.

Suleiman Abdurrahim, representing Emir Common Built-in Restricted, additionally supported the withdrawal, acknowledging the decide’s proper to step apart if objectivity is likely to be compromised.

He revealed that his authorized crew had filed for a courtroom injunction to halt ongoing building on the disputed land.

The dispute, which started over 4 months in the past, originated from a courtroom order mandating Grandscope Building Firm to stop building actions on the contested property. Allegations of non-compliance with the order have since escalated the matter.

The land in query, situated alongside the strategically vital Gombe-Bajoga freeway, has attracted public curiosity and authorized scrutiny.

As each events await the reassignment of the case, they’ve expressed confidence in a good decision shifting ahead.