Tribunal: Tinubu’s victory demonstrates credibility of Nigeria judicial system -Rights activist

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

A rights activist, Dorothy Nuhu Aken’Ova, has described the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a right step in the right direction.
She said the victory has demonstrated the credibility of the Nigerian judicial system, saying that his victory will catalyze positive change.
Recalled that all five members of the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, last week Wednesday, unanimously affirmed Tinubu as the validly elected President of Nigeria.
In its over-12-hour-long judgment, the panel of judges led by Haruna Tsammani dismissed all three petitions challenging Tinubu’s election in his lead judgment.
Speaking on the development on Tuesday in Abuja, Aken’Ova, hailed the panel for upholding the principles of fairness and justice in the electoral process of Nigeria.
While celebrating the judicial victory, Aken’Ova acknowledged that there may be those who are disappointed with the outcome of the tribunal’s ruling, and encouraged them to channel their grievances through lawful and peaceful means such as appeals within the legal framework.
She emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic process and allowing the judiciary to carry out its role without interference.
The rights activist, however, expressed hope that the panel’s decision will pave the way for a new chapter of progress and development in Nigeria.
She expressed optimism that the judicial affirmation will invigorate Tinubu and his cabinet to pursue economic growth social development and improved governance.
She also urged the government to prioritize poverty eradication, education, healthcare, and security which are pressing concerns for the Nigerian people.
Aken’Ova called on all Nigerians to put a stop to divisive utterances capable of causing harm to democracy and urged them to unite and work for the betterment of the nation regardless of their political affiliations.