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Published on 2024-01-31 17:07:03
Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on his victory at the Supreme Court. The former vice president expressed his delight at the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as Governor of Adamawa state. Atiku described Fintiri’s victory as “another win for the PDP family.”
The Supreme Court’s judgment was delivered in favor of the PDP in Adamawa state, dismissing the appeal by the governorship candidate of the APC, Aisha Dahiru. The five-member panel of the apex court unanimously dismissed the appeal by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, affirming Fintiri as the authentic winner of the poll.
Recall that on Wednesday, January 31, the Supreme Court upheld Fintiri’s victory, bringing an end to the legal challenge of the result of the March 18, 2023, election. The victory was celebrated by members of the PDP, and Atiku took to his social media account to congratulate Governor Fintiri and the PDP family.
Atiku’s message of congratulations was shared by journalist Esther Odili, who has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The article includes a photo of Atiku and Fintiri celebrating the victory, expressing their joy at the Supreme Court’s decision.
Atiku’s congratulatory message was part of the ongoing legal battles at the Supreme Court concerning the 2023 governorship elections. Earlier reports had indicated that all 21 governors who were elected in the 2023 elections were challenged from the tribunal to the Supreme Court.
The recent rulings of the Supreme Court on the 2023 governorship elections favored several governors, including Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau. The apex court upheld the victory of the governors in the election, including those earlier sacked by the tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
The victory at the Supreme Court was a significant moment for the PDP, and Atiku praised the decision, lauding it as a victory for the PDP family and democracy in the country. The judgments by the Supreme Court brought an end to the legal challenges and affirmed the legitimacy of the governors’ election victories.
The article links to additional related news stories, providing readers with further information on the ongoing legal battles at the Supreme Court. The news coverage highlights the political significance of the court’s decisions and the impact they have on the political landscape in Adamawa state and across the country.
In summary, Atiku Abubakar’s congratulatory message to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri following his victory at the Supreme Court underscores the significance of the court’s judgments in upholding the legitimacy of election results. Atiku’s recognition of Fintiri’s victory as a win for the PDP family reflects the continued political developments in Adamawa state and the wider implications for democracy in Nigeria.
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