The
Court of Appeal ruling which struck out the case of former Minister of State
for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri challenging the candidacy of the
Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon is an affirmation that the All
Progressives Congress (APC) Direct Primaries was credible, transparent and
reflected the wish of APC members on who should be the party’s governorship
candidate, the party has said.
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the (APC), Mr. Yekini
Nabena, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday shorthly after the Appeal
Court ruling, also called on Bayelsans to rally around and support the incoming
administration of Chief David Lyon.
Nabena also congratulated the APC on the Appeal Court’s
overwhelming affirmation of Chief David Lyon’s candidature.
“The Court of Appeal in delivering its verdict have sided with
party members and defended their votes which they overwhelmingly gave Chief
David Lyon to move Bayelsa state to the Next Level.
“While
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has a legitimate right to contest the outcome of the
Direct Primaries through legal means, it is now clear through the Appeal Court
ruling that Senator Heineken Lokpobiri had no case ab initio.
“I now
call on all who mean well for our dear Bayelsans to rally around and support
the incoming administration of Chief David Lyon whose campaign development
blueprint when implemented will deliver home grown inititiatives to ensure
progress, peace and stability of the state and indeed the Niger Delta.
“Finally, I invite Bayelsans to enjoy responsibly a glass of
Heineken over this heartwarming Appeal Court ruling.” The Bayelsa-born APC
chieftain stated.
Comments
Post a Comment