Senator Kashamu hails Court of Appeal’s verdict
The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Prince Buruji Kashamu, has hailed today’s judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The appellate court this Monday upturned the verdict of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, which had on the 9th of October, 2015, set aside Kashamu’s declaration as winner of the 28th March, 2015 election into the Senate, and ordered rerun in 110 polling units in the Ogun East Senatorial District.
Senator Kashamu described the Court of Appeal’s decision as a victory for democracy and the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District.
Kashamu said: “I dedicate this victory to the Almighty Allah Sub ana wata’alla. I am happy at today’s verdict of the Court of Appeal. I am happy that justice has been served. I am particularly elated that the judiciary has once again risen to the occasion as the last hope of the common man. I am happy that despite the ills of our society, the judiciary still boasts of men and women of integrity and great courage who can resist filthy lucre and stand up for the truth and justice.
“I salute the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District who overwhelmingly gave me their mandate. I thank my party leaders, elders, associates and supporters, for standing by me all through the litigation. I thank my legal team, the media, clerics, the youths, students, artisans, okada riders, market men and women, for their best wishes, prayers and support.
“I promised them quality representation. We have began the journey and there is no going back. We are committed to making a difference – in and out of politics.
“I wish to appeal to my younger brother and friend, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, not to see himself as my opponent. Rather, he should join hands with me to take our senatorial district to greater heights. There is no victor, no vanquished. It was an electoral contest and someone was bound to be elected. This time, it has pleased the Almighty Allah to use the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District to give me their mandate. Next time, it could go to anyone else.”
