I understand Bulkachuwa favouring politicians; my wife is high court judge: Ndume

“My first wife is a high court judge. When people know your wife is a judge, they pressure you. We are all humans,” Mr Ndume said. “It depends on how strong you are to stand against these things.”

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Senator Ali Ndume says he understands the need for Adamu Bulkachuwa, in cahoots with his wife, Zainab Bulkachuwa (the president of the Appeal Court), to game the system. Mr Ndume considered Mr Bulkachuwa, a courageous individual for confessing to committing an illegal act.

In his valedictory statement on the house floor, Mr Bukachuwa, 83, who represented Bauchi North in the ninth Senate, revealed how he influenced his wife and how he used her position to “help” his colleagues. 

“Particularly, my wife, whose freedom I encroached while she was in office,” Mr Bulkachuwa said. “She has been very tolerant and accepted my encroachment and extended her help to my colleagues.”

In an interview with Channels TV on Wednesday night, Mr Ndume commended Mr Bulkachuwa’s courage, admitting that he faces a similar situation. 

“My first wife is a high court judge. When people know your wife is a judge, they pressure you. We are all humans,” Mr Ndume said. “It depends on how strong you are to stand against these things. When the system is compromised, you will be tempted.”