Nasarawa Speaker, SSA Hails Appeal Court for Reaffirming Gov. Sule’s Election
By Amina Mohammed, Lafia
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has hailed the judgment of Appeal Court, Abuja that reaffirmed Governor Abdullahi Sule as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State.
Also, the Senior Special Assistant, on Public Affairs, Honourable Peter Ahemba, said governor Abdullahi Sule’s reaffirmation as the governor of the state is a true reflection of the popular mandate given to the governor by the electorates of the State during the March 18th, 2023 Governorship election.
The duo, Speaker, Balarabe Abdullahi and SSA Peter Ahmeba, stated this while reacting to Appeal Court judgement affirming Gov. Sule as the duly elected Governor of the State.
They congratulated Governor Abdullahi Sule and the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the party’s sound victory at the Court of Appeal.
Victory for peace
The Nasarawa State’s number three citizen also felicitates with the people of the state, emphasising that governor Sule’s victory is a victory for peace, unity and sustainable development of the state and economic prosperity.
They called on all to set aside their differences and collaborate with the governor to build Nasarawa State for the benefit of all.
“On behalf of myself, family, principal officers, members and the entire staff of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, I wish to congratulate His Excellency, Gov Abdullahi Sule on his victory at the Court of Appeal today in Abuja.
” The Appeal Court victory is an affirmation of the people’s mandates freely given to His Excellency, Gov Abdullahi Sule during March Governorship election
” I also want to congratulate the APC family for Gov. Sule’s sound victory at the Court of Appeal,” they said
They also commended APC lawyers for their good presentation of evidence at the Court of Appeal which led to Gov. Sule’s victory.
“While I commend the APC legal team for doing a good job, I hailed the Appeal Court for delivering a sound judgment that reflects the wishes and aspirations of the citizens of the State”.
“The Appeal Court verdict is sound and devoid of technicalities as the decision of the Court was based on the merits of the appeal”.
“This has further demonstrated that the judiciary is alive to it’s responsibility of justice dispensation and remains the hope of the common man,” they noted.
The speaker assured governor Sule of the 7th Assembly’s support at all times to enable him to succeed.
Besides, the duo called on the opposition PDP to join hands with governor Sule’s administration for the overall development of the state.
Lateefah Ibrahim