PDP Governors Back Judiciary Despite Upturning Victories of 2 Incumbents
- A resolution has been reached by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors forum to back the judiciary.
- This resolution was made despite the recent sacking of two PDP governors in Zamfara and Plateau state.
- The forum led by Governor Bala Mohammed of the Bauchi state said they are confident that the apex court will grant justice.
Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil society, courts, and metro
FCT, Abuja - Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have drummed support for the Nigerian judiciary despite court judgment upturning the victory of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state.
In a joint press conference led by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi on Thursday, November 5, it was announced that the decision was made shortly after a meeting between PDP governors.
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Bala said:
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"The PDP governors forum held a meeting under my leadership. The meeting deliberated on issues of various interest and concern to the forum.
"The meeting reviewed the recent judgment of the court of appeal concerning governors of various states.
"The forum once again reiterates our overall confidence in the judiciary to do justice. We believe that the Supreme Court will do justice in the cases where we (PDP) recorded temporary setbacks in Zamfara and Plateau State."
PDP govs forum calls for review of revenue allocation formula
According to Governor Bala, the meeting also reviewed the off-cycle polls in Kogi and Imo state, where cases of electoral fraud were recorded.
According to the Bauchi state governor, the forum urged the federal government to review the nation's revenue allocation formula.
Present at the press briefing are Governor Umo Uno of Akwa Ibom, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state and other top PDP stalwarts.
Appeal court sacks Ogun PDP lawmaker, declares APC candidate winner
In another report, Babajide Owoduni, a PDP lawmaker representing Ikenne State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has been sacked.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos nullified the election of Owoduni on Wednesday, November 22.
The appellate court declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Kunle Sobukola, as the winner.
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