The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Labour party candidate, Daniel Asama Ago in the February 2024 bye- elections.
Asama Ago who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State was declared winner of the February 4 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, but his opponents challenged his victory at the tribunal.
However, the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal affirmed his victory, but his opponents appealed the judgement.
The decision of the Justices of the Court of Appeal on Friday brings to an end the legal tussle, with the lawmaker asking his opponents to join hands with him in giving quality representation to the people of his constituency.
Reacting to the judgement at a news conference in Abuja, he said the decision of the Court of Appeal to uphold his election is a demonstrating of the commitment of the judiciary to ensure justice and uphold the will of the people.
Asama said the decision of the court is a testament to the power of democracy and rule of law.
He said, “The Court of Appeal in Abuja, has today Friday 6th September, 2024, affirmed my victory at the recently concluded by-election for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency.
“This ruling upholds the earlier judgment of the National Assembly Election Tribunal, which had declared me as the winner of the election.
“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.”
