From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has applauded the Court of Appeal’s verdict affirming the Kaduna State Election Tribunal Judgement which upheld his victory as the winner of the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections in Kaduna State,as well as dismissing the petition against him, saying his confidence in judicial process remains unshaken.
The elated governor Sani described the Appeal court verdict as a “testament to the strength of our legal institutions, a win for democracy and a validation of the people’s will.”
This was contained in a statement by governor Sani’s Chief Press Secretary,
Muhammad Lawal Shehu on Friday.
While expressing joy and gratitude at the confirmation of his victory by the Appeal Court,Governor Uba Sani also extended a hand of fellowship to all opposing sides in a bid to move Kaduna state forward in tandem with the SUSTAINKaduna agenda.
Kaduna State governorship election petition tribunal led by Justice Victor Oviawie had on September 28, dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ashiru Isah.
However, dissatisfied with the judgment of the Tribunal, PDP and Ashiru approached the Court of Appeal, challenging the dismissal of their petition by the Tribunal.
While expressing joy over the Appeal Court verdict, Uba Sani said, “Today, I received the news of the Appeal Court verdict ,I acknowledge and appreciate the diligence and thoroughness of the Kaduna State Elections Petition Tribunal and the Appeal Court for arriving at this verdict today.
“I have always remained confident in our judicial process. It is now time to peacefully move forward and continue to work assiduously for the people of Kaduna without distractions as the task ahead of us is huge.
“The Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe and my humble self,appreciate the All Progressives Congress family, and the good people of Kaduna for their unflinching support during this entire process
“I urge my brothers in the
opposition to accept this verdict in good faith and as the will of the people. It is time to come together as one to move our great state forward.” The statement said.
Governor Sani has promised to continue to encourage dialogue with all stakeholders and to maintain an open-door policy to well-meaning citizens.