Following the Supreme Court verdicts that enable the party to retain the governorship of six states, the People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has reaffirmed its confidence in the nation’s apex court.
Pointing out that the Supreme Court verdicts will ensure democratic stability in Nigeria, the PDP-GF congratulated the PDP governors and expressed conviction that citizens’ aspirations towards democratic evolution and progress have been brought closer to reality.
The PDP-GF stressed this in a statement issued by its Director-General, C.I.D. Maduabum in Abuja on Friday, January 12.
“It is reassuring to note that the will and votes of the greater majority in their respective states have been formally validated by the Supreme Court.
“The PDP-GF, in several meetings and statements, affirmed their strong belief in the ability of the Supreme Court to do justice; this belief has been reconfirmed by the Apex Court and we commend the Supreme Court for living up to the expectations of the Nigerian people.
“These verdicts represent a triumph of democracy, rule of law, and due process in Nigeria; they reaffirm the sanctity of the ballot as the determining factor for democratic legitimacy.
“The Forum is further strengthened to continue to be a critical voice for the enthronement of good governance and defence of the Nigerian people.
“The Forum prays for wisdom and God’s favour in the lives of the respective governors, as the affirmation of these mandates has cleared the path for them to continue in the enormous tasks of rendering selfless and excellent services to their people and taking their states to greater heights.”