The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has praised the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding the Kaduna State Election Petitions Tribunal’s ruling, which had previously confirmed his victory in the state’s 2023 gubernatorial election and dismissed the petition against him.
Following the Appeal Court’s decision in Abuja on Friday, Governor Sani hailed the decision as a “testament to the strength of our legal institutions, a win for democracy, and a validation of the people’s will,” according to a statement released by the governor’s chief press secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu.
In addition to expressing happiness and thanks that the Appeal Court had validated his election victory, Governor Sani reached out to all of the opposition parties in an attempt to move Kaduna State forward in tandem with the #SUSTAINKaduna Agenda.
“Today, I received the news of the Appeal Court verdict ,I acknowledge and appreciate the diligence and thoroughness of the Kaduna State Elections Petition Tribunal and the Appeal Court for arriving at this verdict today.
“I have always remained confident in our judicial process. It is now time to peacefully move forward and continue to work assiduously for the people of Kaduna without distractions as the task ahead of us is huge.
“The Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe and my humble self,appreciate the All Progressives Congress family, and the good people of Kaduna for their unflinching support during this entire process,” he stated.
Governor Sani, therefore, promised to continue to encourage dialogue with stakeholders and to maintain an open-door policy.
