Janet Samuel, Abuja
The Senator representing Jigawa North-West Senatorial District in the 7th and 9th Senate, Danladi Sankara, has hailed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which affirmed the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.
A statement personally signed by Sankara hours after the judgement in Abuja on Thursday, said Tinubu’s victory affirmation by Supreme Court is a significant progress in the evolution and sustenance of enduring democracy in Nigeria.
He enjoined Nigerians to sustain confidence in the democratic system and the rule of law for the progress of the country
“All Nigerians irrespective of political or party affiliations should now rise and mobilize for positive action to give full support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to enable them provide leadership that should translate into the attainment of peace, progress and genuine development of the country.
“The victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the polls , at the election tribunal and at the Supreme Court is victory for democracy and all the people of Nigeria irrespective of political or party differences.
“I enjoin all Nigerians to support the President and his Vice so that they can concentrate fully to make dividends of democracy visible for all”, he said .
He added that Nigerians should have faith in the rule of law and eschew any action or activity that could undermine the peace, progress and sustainable development of the country.