See the Young Justice Danladi Umar Presiding Over Bukola Saraki's Trial (Photo)



Read the impressive resume of the young Justice Danladi Umar presiding over the Bukola Saraki case of false declaration of assets.

Justice Danladi Umar

Justice Danladi Umar is the youngest chairman to be so appointed for the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The appointment of Hon. Justice Umar which went through the nomination and recommendation of National Judicial Council as well as Federal Judicial Service Commission before the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan was to bring in dynamism, vigour and energy of youthful leadership to bear in dispensation of justice after he had successfully served as acting chairman of the tribunal before the recent confirmation.

Born in Toro Local government of Bauchi State, Justice Danladi Umar, studied Law at the University of Maiduguri before his call to the Nigeria Bar in 1993.
 
He had practiced in various reputable chambers including Ayinde Sani and Co, Ibrahim Umar and Co and Kanu Agabi and Associates before joining the Federal Civil Service as Senior Legal Officer Federal Ministry of Justice and later Assistant Legal Adviser in some ministries including the Federal Capital Territory and Culture and Tourism respectively. He was also a Chief Magistrate in Bauchi State

The new Chairman of CCT, in the course of his studies and working career has related and benefitted from the knowledge of highly respected international legal and judicial officers and earned experience that would enrich his position.

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has the power to impose punishments ranging from vacation of office and disqualification from holding any public office of elected or appointed officers found guilty of contravening any of the of the provisions of the Act, especially on misconduct and corrupt practices.
 
It also has the power to seize and force a government official to forfeit to the state, any property acquired in abuse or corruption of office.

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