Alhaji Abdullahi Maidoya, former governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Nasarawa State, has commended the Supreme Court for its judgment on the Kano governorship tussle.
He described the judgment affirming the election of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State as most appropriate and victory for democracy and rule of law.
Maidoya who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday, said the judgment was a true reflection of the wishes and aspirations of the Kano electorate.
He said the electorate voted massively for Yusuf in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state.
“This judgement signifies a rebirth of Kano State where God has demonstrated his sovereignty as the owner and giver of power,” he said.
He lauded the judiciary for duly deliberating on the inherent issues and facts of the case, and ruled accordingly.
This, the former governorship candidate said, had given a renewed hope to Nigerians that in spite of the challenges of justice administration in the country, the judiciary still remained the last hope of the common man.
“I am very proud of our judiciary as it has demonstrated the fact that it remains the last hope of the common man.
“So, I have every reason to thank God and to appreciate our judiciary for standing by the truth, and for not yielding to any influence.
” I believe that we can still be proud of our judiciary in this country.”
Continuing, he said, ” The victory of Abba Yusuf at the Supreme Court is, therefore, victory for democracy and the rule of law and I think we should commend the judiciary for standing tall for what is right at this material time.
“By this victory, the people, despite the challenges, we can still have confidence in our judiciary, thereby enhancing the rule of law as the bastion of democracy.”
He noted that the ruling of the Supreme Court would further help in deepening the faith of the people in the nation’s democracy, as well as help to engender good governance.
” I want to thank President Tinubu for showing himself as a true democrat, and not allowing the political space to become intoxicated.
“He has also shown that as a beneficiary of the people’s votes, he would allow and support the judiciary to perform its role without undue interference optimally,” he said.
Maidoya also commended the people of Kano State and other Nigerians “who have stood by the struggle, to ensure that justice prevailed”. (NAN)
By Aminu Garko
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