By Mariama
Hamadi
“I will not tolerate any lawyer or litigant that
will approach me to discuss about cases in my court behind closed doors,” these
were the exact words of the newly appointed Magistrate of Ross Road Court No.
3, Hadiru Daboh when addressing the crowded court yesterday.
He made the above admonishment shortly after
instructing his Clerk, Kelfala Barrie that whenever he mentions a matter for
hearing, he should ensure that all witnesses connected to that matter go out of
the court when the complainant is testifying in the interest of justice and
fairness.
Magistrate Daboh said if a witness or witnesses is
in court and a matter was mentioned and heard in their presences, he will not
be in the position to entertain any of the witness or witnesses on that
particular matter.
During yesterday’s hearing, Magistrate Daboh noticed
that cases are mentioned by lawyers and the prosecution but that they do not order
the witness or witnesses to go out of the court, which according to him, is the
normal procedures.
“I am not going to bend anything for anyone in my
court,” he stated, adding that people should not be worried about their cases
because he is going to hear and rule exactly on what is brought before him with
clear evidence.
“I am going to hold the scale on balance… if your
case is clear you will get clear result, but if unclear you get the repercussion,”
he admonished.
The above admonishment of the brilliant Bench shook
the bar and those who were in court for redress, with some making side gossips
that Magistrate Daboh is ready to work without favor or sentiment.
