The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress said Wednesday’s Federal High Court judgment, which sacked Acting Governor Umar Fintiri of Adamawa State, was a welcomed political development for the state.
An Abuja Federal High Court had ordered that former Deputy Governor, Bala Ngilari, be sworn in immediately as the state governor, thereby nullifying his alleged resignation from office before the impeachment of ex-Governor Murtala Nyako.
The state Chairman of the APC, Madam Binta Garba, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola on Wednesdaythat with the outcome of Ngilari’s case, the party was hopeful that Nyako, who was also challenging his removal, would return.
Garba said: “One down.
“We are looking to the next judgment regarding Nyako with full hope.
“Once more, the judiciary deserves commendation for checking impunity.”
Garba said the judgment had affected the party’s rally scheduled for the day in Yola.
“We will ask dignitaries yet to arrive to stop coming, but our flag bearer will go to the venue now to show appreciation to party faithful that turned up for the rally.”
Also reacting to the development, the state Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tahir Shehu, said whether the election held or not, it was a “win win” situation for the party.
“Whatever the case is, it is a win win for PDP,” Shehu said.
Meanwhile, staff of the Deputy Governor’s Office were seen jubilating over the development, while in other government offices and the state capital, people gathered in groups discussing the matter.
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