Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said the Supreme Court verdict has laid to rest the legal battles that added to his administration’s distractions in the last eight months.
The Governor vowed to remain committed to the purpose for which he was elected by allowing anything to distract the governance of the state.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court threw out the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate Tonye Cole, in the Rivers State governorship election.
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APC candidate asked the apex court to sack Fubara as Governor of the state.
He alleged that irregularities marred the election and that Fubara did not validly resign his previous position before the election as required by law.
Justice Ibrahim Saulawa dismissed Cole’s appeal after handing down the lead judgment on Thursday.
In a unanimous decision, the five-man panel of the apex court held that the appellant failed to prove his allegations that there was non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the election.
The tribunal and the Court of Appeal dismissed his case for want of merit.
While reacting to the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed his election in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Fubara said, “About an hour ago, the Supreme Court revalidated our mandate in the election. It is a victory for the entire state.
“It is important for us to note that we need this victory to consolidate the purpose of governance.
Prior to this, we have had a few distractions here and there.
“And the good news that came to us this morning is a refreshing strength that will encourage us to continue the good works in governance.”
The Governor thanked God and President Bola Tinubu for his fatherly role concerning the internal crisis and the litigation against his election.
Fubara also appreciated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, whom he described as his “Oga”, for all his support.
The Governor appealed to everyone to join hands with his administration to build a competitive state that will be reckoned with as truly prosperous in all ramifications.
“We have a dream of making it a highly competitive state that will measure, if not up to Lagos but close to becoming like Lagos. We can only achieve this in an atmosphere of peace.
So I am calling on everyone, not just on our internal issue but also on those members from other parties; the issue is settled; come and let’s build the Rivers State of our dreams.
We will continue to protect and provide the basic needs of governance to everyone who is doing business and who lives in Rivers State.
We will address our state very soon on the victory, but for now, let everybody be happy that one elephant is out of the road, the other one, by God’s help, will be resolved amicably, and the family will be one,” the Governor stated.
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