*Says Judgments Victory For Democracy, Rule Of Law
BY GODWIN IJEDIOGOR
THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governors Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Kefas Agbu of Taraba State over the Supreme Court judgments on Thursday, January 25 that affirmed their victories in the March 18, 2023 governorship election.
The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, said the judgments came as further resonating victory for democracy and the expressed will of the people of Rivers and Taraba states in their unbending resolve to sustain purposeful leadership in their states on the platform of the PDP.
“The excitement by Nigerians, especially in Rivers and Taraba, at the news of the judgments, reverberates as undisputed testimony that the decision of Supreme Court is in line with the democratic verdict of the people, as expressed at the polls.
“The PDP is proud of Governors Siminalayi Fubara and Kefas Agbu for their excellent performances since assumption of office on May 29, 2023, especially in hitting the ground running in the delivery of people-oriented infrastructural and citizen empowerment programmes and projects, in line with the policy thrust, vision and manifesto of the PDP.”
PDP urged Fubara and Agbu, as well as political stakeholders in the states to use the opportunity of the judgment to foster peace and take necessary steps to move the states forward in an atmosphere of unity and inclusiveness in the overall interest of the people.
It commended and appreciated the people of Rivers and Taraba for their unwavering support for the PDP, urging them to continue in that spirit in their quest to maintain good governance in their states.
In his reaction, Fubara said: “We are indeed thankful for the Supreme Court’s decision affirming me as the Governor of our dear state.
“I am excited to continue serving and working towards a brighter future for us all. It’s a victory for all Rivers people. Your unwavering support remains truly invaluable.”
