The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed grave worry over the recent rulings by the Court of Appeal that invalidate the legislative elections in Plateau State on the grounds of pre-election disputes that the Supreme Court has already decided.
The Forum emphasised that PDP candidates in Plateau State were disqualified for the same reasons, even though the Supreme Court had established precedent on pre-election matters.
Sen. Bala Muhammad, the governor of Bauchi State and the Forum’s chairman, revealed this to the media during a press conference held following the Forum meeting at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
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“We appealed to the highest court in the land to protect the integrity of the legal system and avoid distorting the legal framework of our nation.
remembers that the Court of Appeal in Abuja recently reversed the election results of three PDP members of the National Assembly, stating that their party had not legitimately nominated them.
Muhammad reiterated the Forum’s faith in the legal system’s capacity to dispense justice in matters pertaining to politics and other matters that come before the courts.
“The Court’s judgement on the presidential election marks the conclusion of the Presidential election cycle and emphasises the need for an end to litigations,” the chairman stated in reference to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2023 presidential election.
“We commit this Forum to repositioning and fortifying the PDP as a potent opposition political force, prepared to carry out its mandate as the Nigerian people’s champion in the fight for democracy, responsible governance, and accountability.”
Speaking on the subject of the national economy, the PDP Governors urged the federal government to step in and stabilise the naira, manage inflation, address the issue of joblessness, and offer assistance to Nigerians.
Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State (Vice Chairman of the Forum), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai of Enugu State, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State, and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State were among the notable persons present at the
