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Concerned PDP Muslim Leaders in Nasarawa State has criticised alleged attempts to infuse religious sentiment into the outcome of the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict.
Recall that on 2nd October, 2023, the tribunal had nullified the election of incumbent governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared David Ombugadu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in the state.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the spokesman of the delegation, Ja’afaru Ibrahim, alleged that there are ongoing efforts by some individuals “particularly those outside our state, to initiate discussions around religion capable of inflating tension and igniting undue passion.”
Ibrahim called on politicians to refrain from seeking to use religious leaders and tendencies to influence the legal proceedings.
Ibrahim said attempts to involve religion and religious leaders in the Nasarawa judicial process come with the risks of compromising the integrity of the nation’s legal system, undermining the rule of law, and upholding impunity.
He, however, urged all politicians, irrespective of their affiliations, to refrain from seeking to use religious leaders and tendencies to influence the legal proceedings and its outcome or incite an otherwise peaceful people until the last four years of APC rule in the state that is ebbing to hoist the flag of discord as achievement.
“Instead, let us all respect the principles of fairness and impartiality that is the cornerstone of our legal system.
He reiterated the commitment of the leader to pray for peace, unity, and justice in the state, and nation.
“We encourage all politicians and especially our friends in the APC to resolve any differences amicably or by legal means and to respect the decisions of our judicial institutions rather than whipping up religious sentiments,” Ibrahim stated.
He also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his plans, policies, and promises of reforms, praying for the country and wishing the leaders well in the discharge of their services to the nation.
“We are all witnesses to the fact that on Monday, 2nd October, 2023, the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal gave its judgement on the outcome of the election, which nullified the election of governor Abdullahi Sule and returned Dr. David Ombugadu as the duly elected governor of our dear state.
“As leaders, we are more interested in the unity, peace, and security of all the citizens of Nasarawa State irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliations, whether in our party or without.
“However, It has come to our attention that there are ongoing efforts by some individuals, particularly those outside our state, to initiate discussions around religion capable of inflating tension and igniting undue passion,” he added
