The Social Democratic Party, (SDP) in Ekiti State has expressed shock on the judgement of the five man panel of the Supreme Court which dismissed appeal filed by its candidate, Segun Oni to challenge victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Abayomi Oyebanji during last year’s election.
The party described the judgement of the apex court, led by Justice Musa Danttijo Muhammed delivered last Thursday, as a rape of democracy, which will go a long way in the anal of Nigeria history.
Chairman of the Party, Dr Dele Ekunola expressed his displeasure when he led the state working committee members to Ifaki Ekiti, the country home of the candidate of the party in June 18 2022 gubernatorial election on a solidarity visit.
Having pondered on the Supreme Court judgement, Ekunola described the dismissal of the case summarily as the least expected; the decision is taken in good faith but too distasteful and unbeatable.
“How can Danttijo Muhammed be expected to be neutral in the case? “We are not surprised and perturbed that Danttijo Muhammed made such pronouncement because he was one of the appeal court justices that sacked Segun Oni at the Ilorin court of appeal division in 2010 on the mere allegation that the electoral officials used red biro to mark the voters attendance sheet during the rerun election.
“So, Thursday action of Danttijo Muhammed and his team was a fulfillment of APC onslaught against Oni and SDP and the whole world is watching.
“Sometimes ago, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi at Aramoko Ekiti boasted that he had judiciary in his pocket and described the court action of the SDP challenging the outcome of the June 18, 2022 gubernatorial elections as a waste of time and mere entertainment.
“Are we to live like this as a nation where justice is always perverted?”
The chairman praised Oni for his doggedness, steadfastness and vision for Ekiti.
“You remain a hero of democracy, a symbol of truth and justice which everybody in this state and beyond keeps on attesting to.
“You are our bride come reign come shine. We wish you God guidance and success in your future endeavors.”
Oni thanked the leadership of the party in the state for the show of love and solidarity expressed to him through their visit and assured them of greater days ahead.
He described the supreme court pronouncement as one of the things to happen and wished Ekiti well.
Governor Oyebanji has after the judgement extended hand of fellowship to the SDP candidate, describing him as one of the pillars of Ekiti state.
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