Obaseki Lauds Supreme Court For Affirming Diri’s Election

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has in his reaction applauded the Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Recall that the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Diri as the authentic governor of Bayelsa State.

A seven-member panel of justices of the apex court in a unanimous judgment, dismissed the six appeals, which sought to oust Governor Diri and the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, following the withdrawal of applications by counsel to the appellants.

Obaseki, in a statement, described the ruling as “a victory for democracy.”

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He said, “The verdict is a victory for democracy. The Supreme Court has upheld the wishes of Bayelsans.”

The governor, who said the ruling has put paid to issues surrounding the election, noted that Diri is now free from any entanglement to deliver on his promises to Bayelsa people in line with the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

“While it was necessary for the law to run its course, there was no denying that the legal battle may have stalled some critical projects. With the ruling, we are confident that Bayelsa people would now enjoy the full benefits of the Governor Douye-led PDP government in the state,” he said.

The governor added, “I also commend the Supreme Court on the verdict, which restores stability to the government and puts the state on the path of progress. Bayelsans would be better for it in the long run. I once again congratulate the government and people of Bayelsa State for the outcome at the apex court.”