Kogi State Government has congratulated
the Council Chairmen and Councilors in the State who were this morning
reinstated by the Appeal Court, Abuja Division.
In a statement issued in lokoja, the
State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, described the decision by the State
Governor, Capt Idris Wada to abide by the Koton Karfe High Court Ruling
as respect for the rule of law, stressing that subsequent appeal
mounted by all stakeholders has been further vindicated by the Appeal
Court Ruling.
Awoniyi disclosed that the desire of
detractors to truncate Local Government administration in the State has
been brought to naught.
The State Government felicitate with all men of good will and believers of true democracy for the Appeal Court victory.
The State Government in the statement
said it will continue to ensure a harmonious working relationship with
the Local Government tier of Government.
The Government in the statement further
assured that it will continue to guarantee the autonomy of the Local
Government as guaranteed by the constitution and extent laws passed by
the Kogi State House of Assembly.
The Government also congratulated Alhaji
Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, for his victory at the Kogi State Election
Tribunal, said the judgment is a confirmation of his victory at the
April 11, State House of Assembly Election.
The statement described the string of
victories for the PDP, as ominous signs for all detractors of the ruling
PDP in the state to see that the party would forge forward and ensure
it remains the preferred political platform for the transformation of
Kogi State and in the realization of the goals in its quest for better
life for all its citizens.
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