The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi has congratulated Gov. Abdullahi Sule on his victory at the Appeal court in Makurdi on Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement by his Press Secretary, Jibrin Gwamna and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia on Tuesday.
The speaker was reacting to the Governor’s victory as the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal filed by Mr David Ombugadu (PDP) challenging the victory of the governor.
Abdullahi described the governor’s victory as a victory for democracy, peace and progress of the state.
He said that the judgment has further reaffirmed the choice, wishes and aspirations of the people of the state.
He also called on the opposition and residents to shun all forms of sentiments and join hands with the governor to build the state.
According to Abdullahi, with the trend of judgments been carried out in the country and across party lines has demonstrated that the judiciary is indeed independent.
The speaker enjoined Sule to consolidate on the solid foundation he has put in place so far and continue to remain the father of all in the interest of development.