Umahi congratulates Diri for Court affirming his guber-victory

 





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MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE ON THE APPEAL COURT’S DECISION AFFIRMING HIS ELECTION


The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE, FNATE is pleased to congratulate the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Duoye Diri on the unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal affirming his victory at the 16th November, 2019 gubernatorial election.

Governor Umahi is gratified that the mandate of the people of Bayelsa State and the overwhelming victory which their Governor earned at the polls were not truncated by shear judicial technicalities.

The Appeal Court's  judgment is therefore a bold confirmation of the choice of the electorates expressed in their votes at the polls. 

He thanks the appellant Court for upholding the will of the people and congratulates Bayelsians for their solidarity and confidence in the ability of Governor Duoye Diri in delivering in the social contract with his people.

Governor Umahi assures him of the prayers and best wishes of the government and People of Ebonyi State throughout the period of the judicial struggle.

Signed

Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji
(Honourable Commissioner for information and State Orientation)