By Kennedy Dimaku.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on the members of opposition parties to join hands in building a greater Gombe State describing the legal battle as no winner, no loser.
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The Supreme Court on Monday, affirmed the re-election of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as Governor of Gombe State in the March 18, 2023 governorship election.
In a statement issued by the Director General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismailla UBA Misilli, the governor described the judgement as an affirmation of the will of the people of Gombe as expressed through the ballot in the last election.
He stated, “Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to Allah for all the victories, from the polls through the Tribunal to the Supreme Court. Today’s decision of the Supreme Court is not just a personal and party triumph, but also an affirmation of the will of the people of Gombe State who have queued up during the 2023 governorship poll to give us their mandate for additional four years.
“With all court cases resolved, our focus and energy will now be directed towards advancing the development of Gombe state.
He revealed, “During our first term, we implemented projects, initiated programmes, and enacted policy reforms that significantly improved the lives of our citizens. I assure the people of Gombe that we are committed to doing even more in our second term, and they can anticipate more democracy dividends”.
The Governor further expressed gratitude to the people of Gombe State for their support and cooperation, pointing out that the longstanding synergy between his administration and the people of the state has significantly contributed to the successes that had been achieved in the last four and a half years of his government.
“Let me on behalf of myself, the deputy governor, members of my government and the entire APC family, express our gratitude to the people of Gombe State for their prayers, steadfast support, cooperation and solidarity. The synergy between my administration and the people since 2019 to date has contributed significantly to the achievements and positive outcomes witnessed in various sectors”. He said.
While commending the supreme court Justices for their diligence and thoroughness in handling the case, the Governor also hailed his legal team for their effort in defending the mandate of Gombe people from the tribunal to the apex court, just as he equally appreciated the leadership and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for their support throughout this journey.
He maintained that Gombe was not owned by any individual or party. And In the spirit of unity and progress, he urged all members of the opposition to join in the challenging task of working for greater Gombe saying, “As the legal battle has been concluded, there are no winners or losers; let us work together for the progress and prosperity of our dear state”.
