PDP clarifies nullification of Governorship primary election judgement in Zamfara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara State Chapter, has clarified the court judgement over its gubernatorial election in the state.
According to Faruk Ahmad, the Secretary of the chapter in a statement obtained by Periscope Nigeria declared the judgement as null and void.
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Faruk noted that the party is a law-abiding entity, adding that it followed the right procedures.
The party’s statement partly read, “The Peoples Democratic Party wishes to acknowledge the Federal High Court Gusau Judgement which ruled that, the Primary election conducted by our noble party is null and avoid and ordered for fresh primaries.
“We in the PDP are known to be law abiding and grassroots politicians who respect in believe in the supremacy law and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that of our party as well as the guidelines enshirined to guide us and the party affairs.”
He revealed that the chapter followed the right procedures in conducting the polls.
“As defendant in suit failed by some of our aggrieved members concerning the Governorship primary election which produced Dr Dauda Lawal as the flag bearer of the PDP in Zamfara State, we received the court ‘s decision in good faith and team of our lawyers are studying the judgment with a view to coming up with the next line of action within the ambit of law.
“The PDP in Zamfara did well in conducting the primary election in a well manner for fairness and justice but the Federal High Court, Gusau after intense debates it ruled against our party and other defendants in the suit.
“Meanwhile, we remain committed and determined to reclaim Zamfara State and bring it back to life and make it working again for the betterment of our people who now living under abject tension, restless, fair, hunger and other atrocities. We shall (Insha Allah) cross this hurdle and ensure solid unity of our members.
“Our decision as regards to the judgment will be made available after our lawyers concluded the study of the judgment and present to is their recommendations which the PDP leadership will decide on it.
“We are therefore calling on our members to be calm and remind resolute to ensuring success of the PDP in Zamfara State and county in General. We employ you to continue giving support and cooperation to party leaders at all levels,” the statement added.
