As the Supreme Court begins its proceedings on the appeal related to the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conveyed its confidence in the judicial process. In a statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, the party expressed its belief that the Supreme Court, guided by the law and the presented body of evidence, circumstances, and facts, will deliver justice in this significant matter.
The PDP underlined its concerns regarding the alleged violations of rules and laws, the manipulations, and falsifications that it claims have marred the country’s electoral process, thereby casting a shadow over the state of democracy. The party maintains that the issues surrounding the February 2023 Presidential election have left democracy in a precarious situation.
According to the PDP, Nigerians and the global community are eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s judgment, with the expectation that the Court will apply the laws, including the explicit provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), the Electoral Act (2022), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Guidelines and Regulations to ensure substantial justice in the case.
The PDP emphasized the hope that the Supreme Court will use this case to reinforce the idea that the Judiciary is the last resort for the common people. The party stated, “Nigerians are, therefore, optimistic in hoping that the Supreme Court will dispense substantial justice according to law and fact in the Appeal.”
The statement reflects the anticipation and confidence of the PDP in the judicial process and the Supreme Court’s role in upholding democratic principles and the rule of law.
