The All Progressive Congress (APC) faction in Kano, the G7 has appealed to supporters to remain calm as everything humanly and legally possible would be engaged to ensure that members of the party in the state is short-changed....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In a statement jointly signed by the Joint Stakeholders Forum, on Friday, the G7 assured loyalists and supporters that the judgement of the Appeal Court would be challenged at the Supreme Court as they are dissatisfied with the outcome at the appellate court.
Solacebase reports that the Appeal Court on Thursday upturned the rulings of the FCT Court that recognised the Ibrahim Shekarau led faction congresses held last year as against that of the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje led group.
The statement was jointly signed by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, Kano Central, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, Kano North, Tijjani Abdulkadri Jobe, D/Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa Federal Constituency, Nasiru Abduwa Gabasawa, Gezawa, /Gabasawa Federal Constituency, Barr. Haruna I. Dederi, Karaye/Rogo Federal Constituency, Sha’aban Sharada, Kano Municipal Federal Constituency and Alhaji Shehu Dalhgatu, Chairman , Buhari Support Group.
The statement read:’’ Indeed , we hold very high regard and respect for our Courts and Judicial system. And every judge has the constitutional powers to make a decision , one way or the other, in respect of any matter which comes before him.
‘’What is heartwarming , however, is that the appellate system of our Courts, allows a party who is dissatisfied with the decision given by one Court to Appeal to a higher court.’’
‘’It is in this regard that we, in very strong terms , urge all our supporters throughout Kano State and beyond to remain calm and focused because our lawyers have immediately commenced the processes of appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, being dissatisfied with the judgement of the Court of Appeal.’’
‘’We urge all of you to remain steadfast and firm in your commitment and prayers and never be moved by any immature utterances coming from any quarters.’’
The statement said ,’’ Recall that for three consecutive times we recorded similar successes and all the times we simply expressed our thanks and gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT) without using any vulgar language against any one. That is the kind of mature , disciplined and responsible leadership always expected from our leaders.’’
‘’ Although we have always appreciated the efforts of our party leaders in trying to move our great party forward, much more is still desired from them in terms of building stronger confidence in the party members. Members must be seen to be treated equally , fairly and equitably. ‘’What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.’’
‘’For more than 40 days after the judgement of the FCT High Court, the leadership refused to give recognition to the victorious party despite efforts to make them see reason to do so in obedience to the rule of law.’’
‘’Conversely, however, barely few hours after the judgement of the Court of Appeal, on the same day, we saw the leadership giving certificate to the person who emerged victorious in the appeal. All Courts should necessarily earn equal respect from citizens.’’
‘’We humbly and respectfully urge our party leaders , to always take the right actions to protect the party’s electoral viability. Party members should be inspired by the disciplined commitment of party leaders to support and implement lawful decisions.
‘’We, unequivocally, wish to assure all our supporters and followers that we shall never give up this fight for the entrenchment of inclusiveness , equity and justice in the Kano State chapter of our great party., the All Progressives Congress (APC) until justice is not only done, but manifestly seen to have been done’’
‘’We urge you to continue to be loyal to the party and once more thank you all for your persistent prayers for our success and the success of APC.’’
‘’Please double your efforts in this regard as we continue our fight in the highest Court of the land , the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
