By Sunny Anderson Osiebe...
The Deputy President of
the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has hailed the decision of the Court of
Appeal, which reinstated Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the
2016 Ondo State governorship election.
Ekweremadu, who
described the decision as “just, courageous, and expeditious”, commended the
Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal for their promptness in handling the
matter, noting that democracy could only thrive where there is respect for the rule
of law.
He added: “The
freeness, fairness, and credibility of an election, go beyond what happens on an
election day. The process, especially the right of the party faithful to choose
a flag bearer of their own freewill unhindered by subterfuge, manipulation, intimidation,
and abuse of any form, are equally as important and indeed foundational to the
soundness of the election itself.
“I am, therefore, happy
that the Court of Appeal has spoken loudly, and in a speedy and just manner
that raises hope for the nation’s democracy. This judicial victory is good
tonic that will unite the PDP family the more and spur us to a more resounding
victory in the Ondo governorship race”.
He called on the people
of Ondo State to vote massively for the PDP.
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