By Raphael Ekpang
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated the governors under the umbrella of opposition parties whose victories were upheld by the apex court on Friday.
Minority Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Kingsley Chinda in a message made available to Core Reporters said, these decisions have renewed the faith of the Nigerians in the Judiciary as it has demonstrated that it is the last hope of the common man.
Recall that His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, governor of Abuja State; His Excellency, Pst. Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State; His Excellency, Sen. Bala Mohammed; Governor of Bauchi State,
His Excellency, Alhj. Abba K. Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State; and His Excellency, Mr. Lawal Daudu, Executive Governor of Zamfara State all got their victories at the apex court on Friday.
He said, “we applaud the Supreme Court Justices for ensuring that the sanctity of the votes of the people of these states was not compromised.
“These decisions have renewed the faith of the Nigerians in the Judiciary as it has demonstrated that it is the last hope of the common man.
“These victories resonate not only with the opposition parties but also with the citizens of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Kano, Plateau, and Zamfara States, who voted massively for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
“While commending the Supreme Court for the courageous decisions handed down, which have vindicated our earlier position. It is imperative to refer to the decisions of the Court of Appeal and the National Assembly and State Elections Tribunals in respect of State Houses of Assembly and National Assembly elections in Plateau state, which sacked several PDP legislators on very questionable grounds. Grounds that the Supreme Court has set aside through these judgments. Although the said decisions cannot be appealed against even though they occasioned grave miscarriage of justice, the justices who handed them down should be seriously reprimanded to serve as a deterant to other judges who may want to toe this path in future.
“Congratulations, Your Excellencies! May your tenures be fruitful and impactful.
“In the same vein, we commend the Governors of the ruling party who were returned and pray that they justify the confidence reposed on them by placing the country above self,” the statement said.
