DELTA State
Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Senator Ahmed
Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on
the
Supreme Court judgement which was in
their favour.
Reacting to the judgement in Asaba on Wednesday, shortly after
the delivery of the judgement by the
five-man panel of Justices of the apex court headed by the Chief Justice of
Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, Governor Okowa in a statement signed by
his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu lauded the Supreme Court for the
sound ruling which has put to an end the protracted leadership crisis that has
bedeviled the party, described as the biggest political party in sub-Saharan
Africa.
The Governor
said, “I on behalf of the good people of Delta State, home of the PDP,
congratulate the Senator Markafi-led PDP for the victory recorded today at the
Supreme Court. It has been a tortuous
journey for the party but, I am glad that the Supreme Court has put the crisis
to an end. I congratulate members of our great party particularly the National
Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi and members of the National Caretaker Committee
for this well deserved victory. It is a
victory for the Board of Trustees, Governors Forum of the party, National
Assembly Caucus, State Chairmen’s forum and other stakeholders.” “This
judgement is victory for Democracy because, the Judiciary had always proven
their independence and wisdom, it is a reawakening for our great party to
provide the much needed leadership for our country, Nigeria. It was a case of PDP Vs PDP, so, we should
remain united and committed to the slogan of the PDP – power to the people.”
“As the biggest political party in Africa despite losing the Presidential
elections in 2015, it is time for us to rebuild our house, remain united, accommodate those who are
leaving other political parties to the party that is truly democratic and
believes in the rule of law, a political party that has the interest of the
common man on the street at heart and continue to ensure that the best is
achieved for the country.” “I commend the Judiciary for its commitment to
setting precedence that will sustain Nigeria’s democracy; I commend all
Nigerians for their prayers while the internal rumbling lasted and I give glory
to God for ensuring that democratic tenets are
consolidated in the country.” Governor Okowa urged members of the party
to be accommodating to any Nigerian who wishes to join the party, noting, “the
umbrella is large enough to accommodate any Nigerian, it is a party Nigerians
are happy to identify with.”
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