The Senate president, Ahmed Lawan has described his victory at the Supreme Court as a victory for democracy as he commended the judiciary for ensuring that the people’s will prevailed.
Recall, Theliberationnews reported on Monday that the Supreme Court declared Lawan as the authentic candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress for Yobe North Senatorial District as it set aside the decision of the Appeal Court, Gombe Division, which had previously affirmed the decision of the trial court that pronounced Bashir Machina as the candidate of the party.
Justice Centus who read the judgment explained that the judgments of the Federal High Court in Yobe and the Court of Appeal in Abuja which were in favour of Machina were perverse and must be set aside.
In a statement made via his verified Facebook page, Lawan described the court declaration as “a victory for all APC in Yobe, generally for APC across the country and for democracy.”
According to him, “What happened was democracy at work. The lower courts gave their various judgements and then the Supreme Court gave the final judgement.
“I want to commend the Supreme Court and infact the judiciary generally for delivering this kind of judgement to strengthen our democracy. Let me take this opportunity to thank our party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) for taking this matter to the Supreme Court.”
He, however, clarified that it was not his decision to seek redress at the Supreme Court but his constituents’ and others who picked interest in his aspiration.
“Actually, I didn’t, as an individual, go to the Supreme Court to seek redress. But my party and the people of Yobe North and Yobe State generally and many political associates and well wishers and supporters across the country who showed interest did.
“So today, this victory is for all of us involved. I am the symbol but the victory is for our party, the APC and for democracy.
“I want to thank all my colleagues for the support, the love, the partnership. I recommit myself to ensuring that the leadership of the Senate will continue to lead very well, will always be appreciative of our colleagues who have given us the mandate to lead the ninth Senate.
“Now, we will be looking at the 25th of February when the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place. By the Grace of God, Nigeria will vote APC once again.”
