The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court verdict in favour of Governors Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State and Kefas Agbu of Taraba State following the dispute over the March 18, 2023 governorship elections.
The party described the verdicts as a resounding triumph for democracy and the rule of law.
“These judgments are a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Nigerian people and their unwavering commitment to democratic values,” declared Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP.
The statement reads in part: “The excitement by Nigerians especially in Rivers and Taraba States at the news of the judgments reverberates as undisputed testimony that the decision of Supreme Court is in line with the democratic verdict of the people as expressed at the polls.
“The PDP is proud of Governors Similanayi Fubara and Kefas Agbu for their excellent performances since assumption of office on May 29, 2023 especially in hitting the ground running in the delivery of people-oriented infrastructural and citizen empowerment programmes and projects in line with the policy thrust, vision and manifesto of the PDP.
“Our Party urges Governor Fubara and political stakeholders in Rivers State to use the opportunity of the Judgment to foster peace and take necessary steps to move their State forward in an atmosphere of unity and inclusiveness in the overall interest of the people.
“The Party commends and appreciates the people of Rivers and Taraba States for their unwavering support for the PDP, urging them to continue in that spirit in their quest to maintain good governance in their States.”
