A member of the House of Representatives, representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Daniel Asama, has described the judgement of the Appeal Court affirming his victory at polls as a commitment to justice and upholding the will of the people.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday upheld the judgment of the National Assembly Election Tribunal which had declared Hon. Asama of the Labour Party (LP) as the winner of the bye-election in the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency.
Addressing journalists in Abuja after the ruling, the lawmaker assured his constituents of effective representation through attracting development to the area as well as making laws for the progress and stability of the country as a whole.
“I humbly expressed my gratitude to God Almighty, and the people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and Plateau State as a whole, for their unwavering support.
“I hail the Judiciary for demonstrating its commitment to justice and upholding the will of the people. I dedicate this victory to God Almighty and the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, who have stood by me throughout this journey, I also commend the Judiciary for showing that it remains the hope of the common man.
“Essentially, I wish to thank His Excellency Barr Caleb Mutfwang the Executive Governor of Plateau State for his unwavering support and commitment to upholding true democratic values. I appreciate the Governor’s leadership and dedication to ensuring that the will of the people is respected.This victory is a testament to the power of democracy and the rule of law.
“I remain committed to serving the people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and working towards their betterment. I want to also express my heartfelt appreciation to my legal team…your hard work and expertise were instrumental in our success at the tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
“Permit me to also call on my opponent to acknowledge that the will of God has prevail and join me in moving our Federal Constituency forward,” he added.