The Governor of Bayelsa State Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has
congratulated, Dr. Bello Mohammed Mutawalle, on his return as the
Governor-elect for Zamfara and the victory of other PDP candidates in
the State by the Supreme Court.
The Governor who is also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) governors forum also congratulated the leaders of the party and
its teeming supporters in Zamfara for their dedication, commitment
and resilience which culminated in the party’s victory at the polls in
Zamfara.
Governor Dickson who is also Chairman òf the South South Governors
Forum thanked the Judiciary for standing up to the expectations of all
well meaning Nigerians as an impartial arbiter òf Justice.
He said that it was rather reassuring and commendable for the
judiciary to display such a high level of courage and professionalism,
especially given the unusual times.
He said that the ruling by the five-member panel of the Supreme Court
read by Justice Paul Adamu Galinji, on Friday, which annulled all the
votes of the APC and returned Mutawalle as winner, was victory for
justice and democracy in action.
According to him,“I hereby congratulate the Gubernatorial Candidate òf
the Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Mohammed
Mutawalle, on his victory at the Supreme Court whose ruling returned
him as the winner of the gubernatorial election in the state
“I also commend the leaders of the PDP and the teeming supporters of
the party in Zamfara for their dedication and resilience
“And very importantly, I thank the Judiciary, once again, for standing
up to the expectations of the well-meaning Nigerian public as a
strong, impartial arbiter that could be trusted.
“This landmark judgment is a victory for justice and indeed
democracy in action.”
The Governor commended the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche
Secondus, for his exemplary display of leadership which has resulted
in several victories for the PDP even during the prevailing
circumstances.