The Minority leader of the eighth Senate, Chief Biodun Olujimi has described the ruling of the Supreme Court in favour of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate, Diri Duoye and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of Bayelsa State as victory for Democracy, Justice and the rule of law, in Nigeria.
The five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Odili had nullified the election of Mr Lyon on the grounds that his deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, presented false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in aid of his qualification for the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state.
Olujimi had during a press interview in Abuja on Sunday said; “The Supreme Court has again made the point that no one is above the law”.
“The judgement is a victory for democracy, triumph of truth over falsehood and the affirmation of the integrity of the judiciary. With this, lesson has been served that only strict adherence to rule of law and due process will take the country to her greater heights.” She added.
Senator Olujimi, however, urged the newly sworn in Governor and his Deputy to reflect on the tenets of democracy and its founding fathers which is to primarily cater equally for the development of every mankind.
Speaking further, Olujimi said; “The courage displayed by the Supreme Court in delivering the judgment at this critical time in our national life has also restored the confidence of Nigerians in the institution of the Judiciary and our democratic order.”
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