The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has described the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the election of Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu as victory for democracy.
Owan Enoh in a statement he personally signed on Friday which was sighted by the Paradise News, said the landmark judgement also represents a victory for Cross Riverians, adding that it has brought to an end litigations that followed the gubernatorial election in the state.
The statement reads, “Your Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, I am indeed elated to learn about the revalidation of your decisive victory during the March 25, 2023 Governorship election in Cross River State.
“This landmark judgement is a victory for the good people of Cross River State and democratic consolidation. Significantly, it has finally laid to rest, litigations that trailed your election and cast a pall in the governance of our state.
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“It is therefore with satisfaction that I join millions of our people and friends of the state to felicitate with you for this emphatic and decisive victory.
“My sincere hope is that the end of all litigation will pave the way for the unencumbered governance of the state and strengthen your hand to deliver democratic dividends to our people.
“Be rest assured your Excellency of my continued unflinching support for your government now and in the years ahead.
“Once again, congratulations Your Excellency , Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu.”