Politics
GOV. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has congratulated Alhaji Abdullahi, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, over his victory at the election petition tribunal on Saturday.
The governor congratulated the speaker when he visited him (Abdullahi) at his residence in Lafia on Sunday.
Sule, who expressed gratitude to God for the victory, however urged the speaker to be magnanimous in victory and embrace all in the interest of a peaceful legislature and the development of the state.
The governor noted that those who went to the tribunal because they are dissatisfied with outcomes of the elections are within their rights as obtainable under democratic dispensation.
Responding, the speaker appreciated the governor for the visit and thanked Sule for his consistent support and demonstration of solidarity.
Abdullahi said he was grateful to God and bear no grudges whatsoever against his opponents.
The speaker said he appreciated that his opponent is driven by desire to serve his people.
Abdullahi assured that he was prepared to work with all for the benefit of his constituency and the people of the state.
The applauded the governor for his development strides in the state and wished him success at the tribunal, which judgment is slated for Oct. 2.
Besides, Abdullahi assured the governor of his determination to continue to synergise with him for the overall development of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Sept. 30, the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Lafia, affirmed the election of the speaker . (NAN)
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October 2, 2023 @ 7:11 GMT|
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