by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja Friday, dismissed the petition filed by the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Isah Ashiru, and the party, and upheld the decision of the Tribunal, which had earlier granted victory to Senator Sani, joining several other states governors’ recent Appeal Court judgments.
Applauding the judgment on his victory at the 2023 Governorship elections, the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has asked the opposition in the State to join hands with him in moving the State forward.
Sani commended the Appeal Court’s verdict affirming the judgment of the Kaduna State Election Petitions Tribunal, which upheld his victory as winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in the State.
In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, shortly after the Appeal Court’s ruling in Abuja on Friday, Governor Sani described the verdict as a “testament to the strength of our legal institutions, a win for democracy and a validation of the people’s will.”
Expressing joy and gratitude at the confirmation of his electoral victory by the Appeal Court, Governor Sani also extended his hand of fellowship to all opposing sides in a bid to move the State forward.
He 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,” he stated.
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