Yahaya Idris, Abuja.
A critical stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State and the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on the Governorship Election Tribunal ruling which re-affirmed his victory at the November 16 Governorship poll, describing it as a victory for democracy.
The Minister, in a statement she personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, said the Tribunal’s decision had put an end to the legal battle over the November 16, 2019 Governorship election by re-affirming Governor Bello as the validly elected Governor of Kogi State.
Dr. Aliyu described the Tribunal verdict as a re-affirmation of the mandate freely given to Governor Bello by the people of Kogi State.
The Minister, who commended the judiciary for its demonstrated boldness and resilience in deepening the country’s democracy through sound judgments, said democracy is gradually taking firm roots in the country with the people’s will triumphing over other considerations.
“This is good for our democracy. It is victory for democracy. This victory is not for the All Progressives Congress (APC) alone. It is a victory for all well meaning Kogites. The people have spoken in clear tone and the judiciary has re-affirmed the will of the people,” the statement reads.
“I congratulate our Governor, Yahaya Bello and Deputy G9vernor, Chief Edward Onoja, the leadership of APC and entire citizen of our dear state on this victory.
“It is my belief that the verdict of the Tribunal has put to an end to all the distractions occasioned by agitations about the 2019 governorship election.
“While I congratulate the leadership of the APC, I urge the opposition to join the Governor in the task of building the state and taking it to the next level of socio-economic development.”
It could be recalled that Hon. Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu until her present appointment was a former APC Woman Leader in Kogi State.
