Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has applauded the Court of Appeal verdict which affirmed his election in the March 18 governorhip election.
Reacting to the appeal court judgement on Friday, 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”.
Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement on Friday, said Sani, while expressing joy and gratitude at the confirmation of his victory by the Appeal Court, also extended a hand of fellowship to his opponents in a bid to move Kaduna State forward in tandem with the #SUSTAIN Kaduna agenda.
“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
“I urge my brothers in the opposition to accept this verdict in good faith and as the will of the people. It is time to come together as one to move our great state forward,” the governor said.
