The Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday upheld the election of Senator Uba Sani as Kaduna State Governor.
The tribunal was delivering judgment in a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru.
Ashiru had challenge the victory of Sani in the March 18 governorship election the panel held that Sani was duly elected.
The three-man panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe delivered judgement via Zoom on Thursday.
Reacting to the judgment, Sani said he was extremely delighted and humbled by the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal affirming his victory in the 2023 Kaduna State Governorship Elections.
“The judgement is an unequivocal affirmation of the popular mandate graciously given to me by the good people of Kaduna State. I commend the Tribunal for their thoroughness and lucidity. They have enriched our jurisprudence and practice of electoral democracy.
“I also commend my dear brother, Hon. Isah Ashiru Kudan for approaching the Tribunal to ventilate his grievances. This is a clear demonstration of his belief in the principles of democracy and the imperative of civility in the conduct of political actors.
“I call on Hon. Isah Ashiru and members of the opposition parties in Kaduna State to join hands with us as we strive to move our dear state to a higher level. We are all stakeholders in Project Kaduna. It is not about personal glory. Our people want all hands to be on deck to address the myriad challenges confronting the state,” he said.
Sani stated that if political actors are united, a clear signal would be sent to the people that the quest for peace, security, progress and development of the state are the driving forces of participation in politics.
“I call on our party faithful to moderate their celebration of this victory. They must individually and collectively extend an olive branch to our brothers and sisters in other political parties.
“Instead of celebrating, we should bow down in prayers to the Almighty God for His continued guidance and protection. Let us focus on the tasks ahead,” he said.
credit: PM News
