The Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, Mr. Abok Ayuba, has congratulated Governor Simon Lalong on his victory at the Court of Appeal on Friday.
DAILY POST had reported that the Court of Appeal, Jos Division on Friday, upheld the election of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State.
The appellate court had dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Senator Jeremiah Useni, who was challenging Lalong’s victory.
In a congratulatory message by his Director of Press, Mr Bulus Atang, on Friday in Jos, Ayuba described the victory as a reflection of the wish of Plateau people.
The Speaker further described the judgment as victory for democracy.
“This is a victory for democracy because it reflects the wishes and aspirations of the people.
“This will enable the governor to settle down and work to take Plateau to the next level,” NAN quoted him as saying.
The speaker called on the people of the state to support the governor to enable him to deliver the dividends of democracy to all.
Ayuba assured the governor that the 9th assembly in the state would continue to support his administration to move the state forward.
