MY WIFE LEFT ME WHEN I NEEDED HER MOST - JUSTICE GALUMJE ; WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH YOU, PSC CHAIR

As the burial rites of Mrs Zeporah Galmuje, wife of Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Police Service Commission winds down, the Chief Mourner yesterday at a wake keep in Jalingo bemoaned the fate that has befallen him.

Justice Galumje who had at a Service of Songs programme in Abuja for the late wife disclosed  that he and his wife had voluntarily agreed when they got married that only death can separate them, which he said they fulfilled with the passing on of the wife on the 4th of June this year. 

But yesterday while speaking at the Wake Keep held at the Christian Reformed Church- Nigeria in Jalingo, Taraba state, the retired Justice of the Supreme Court regretted that "she left me at the age and time I needed her most. At my age, I needed her but she is no longer with me but I will remain alone till it is time for God to call me home". "My wife created peace in my life and in my house but she has gone and will never come back to me. I am however strong and it is coming from the Almighty God".

In a tribute at the Wake Keep, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, said the Commission stands in solidarity with Justice Galumje during this time of grief.

DIG Argungu who was represented by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani , Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission said the late wife of Justice Galumje "was a woman of dignity, compassion with an unwavering support not only to her family  but also as a source of encouragement  and stability  to her husband throughout his distinguished  career in the Judiciary ".

In her quiet way, she contributed  immensely to the peace and harmony that made it possible for Justice Galume to serve the nation with such commitment  and honour. She was a great woman whose sacrifices although silent, was deeply significant"

According to the PSC Chairman, "we are gathered here to honour the memory and celebrate the life of a woman who meant so much to her family, her community, and everyone  who had the privilege  to know her. We mourn with you in this moment of profound loss, we know that no words can fully express the pain of losing  a life partner, a confidant, and a pillar of strenght.

" At this time, we pray for comfort and strength  for the family - Justice Galumje, the children, grand children, and all loved ones. May God  in his infinite mercy  grant her eternal rest  and reward her with paradise "

The remains of late Mrs Zeporah Galmuje will be committed to mother earth, tomorrow, Saturday, June 21st 2025 at her husband's village, Didan  Taraba.

Ikechukwu Ani 

Head, Press and Public Relations 

Friday, 20th June 2025