Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described his victory at the Supreme Court on Thursday as a vindication of the decision of God and the people of the state.
He stated this Friday evening on his Facebook page, in response to the dismissal by the apex court, of the certificate forgery case brought by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its chieftain, Williams Edobor, against him.
The apex court said the appellant (Edo APC), failed to prove that the certificate issued by the University of Ibadan, with which Obaseki contested the 202 Edo governorship election was forged.
He described the allegation of certificate forgery by the opposition APC as diabolical and ill-willed.
According to him, “The verdict of the Supreme Court on the certificate forgery case brought against me by the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the 2020 governorship election, is a vindication of the decision of God and the people of Edo State.
“The ruling puts to rest the diabolical controversy contrived by opposition elements over my credentials and puts to shame the individuals that sought to swindle Edo people with falsehood and lies in pursuit of pecuniary gains.
“The judiciary has once again, demonstrated that it is willing and capable of defending our democracy. I see this victory as a renewed call by God Almighty to rededicate myself to His service and that of the people of Edo state.
“From the statement by the Supreme Court Justices, it is clear that they align with what Edo people knew all along, which is that there was no merit in the case.
“The controversy was diabolical and ill-willed. It is reassuring that the Judiciary has upheld the wishes of the masses once again.”
The governor who appreciated Edo people and his party, the PDP, also expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, for for an independent and free judiciary.
“I dedicate the victory to Edo people, who resolved to stand by me through it all despite the campaign of calumny.
“I appreciate the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for supporting and holding steadfastly to the vision of our party for a better Edo State.
“I am also grateful to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), for ensuring a vibrant and fair Judiciary that upholds the will of the masses,” he said.
The immediate past Chairman of Ovia south-west local government area of Edo state, Comrade Destiny Enabulele, has congratulated the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his victory at the Supreme Court, over the case of certificate forgery brought against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its chieftains, Williams Edobor.
Enabulele also congratulated the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on the well-deserved victory at the apex court.
The Court, while delivering judgment in the suit, said the appellant (Edo APC), failed to prove that the certificate issued by the University of Ibadan, with which Obaseki contested the 2020 governorship election in the state was forged.
Enabulele in a statement he personally signed, described the victory as affirmation of God’s will for the people of Edo state.
“Today is a great day for democracy in Edo state in particular and in Nigeria at large. I congratulate Governor Godwin Obaseki for this well-deserved victory at the highest court of our land. I congratulate his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for his loyalty and courage.
“I also congratulate the good people of Edo state, who willingly and massively voted for, and have stood firmly behind the Governor.
“This judgement and the others right from the state electoral petition tribunal to the court of appeal, testify to the fact that no one, no matter how powerful and connected, can turn the lie to the truth.
“With the case finally settled, Mr. Governor can now hit the ground running, to give the dividends of democracy to the millions of Edo people who are the are the real winners.
“Now that we have come to the final bus stop, I personally urge the opposition to close ranks, join the moving train of development in the state being piloted by the people’s Governor, Godwin Obaseki,” Enabulele added.
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