David Ombugadu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State within the final election, has strongly criticised the “divisive comments” made by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Media Talk Africa experiences that Governor Sule, whereas delivering a speech on the 2023 Peace and Development Summit for Young University Students in Abuja, accused Christian judges of conspiring to take away him from his seat.
Ombugadu, in an announcement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, David Ombugadu Campaign Organisation, Mike Omeri, said that the governor had thrown warning to the wind by making cynical feedback on the 2 justices that gave the bulk ruling that nullified his election, describing them as Christians bent on foisting a Christian Governor on Nasarawa State.
The assertion mentioned that what’s extra appalling is that Sule selected the Peace and Development Summit for Young University Students to sow the seed of discord within the minds of younger Nigerians, referring to it as a despicable act.
Omeri maintained that Nasarawa State is thought for its wealthy range and the peaceable coexistence of individuals from varied spiritual backgrounds.
“Our consideration has been drawn to a viral video wherein AA Sule, whose election was not too long ago nullified by the Election Petition Tribunal, was seen making divisive feedback on the judges of the Tribunal.
“Sule has suffered the misfortune of indiscretion when he threw warning to the wind and made cynical feedback on the 2 justices of the Tribunal, who gave the bulk ruling that nullified his election, describing them as Christians bent on foisting a Christian Governor on Nasarawa State.
“We are deeply upset in AA Sule for condescending so low to provide a spiritual colouration to an election he knew that he was defeated squarely.
“We deplore AA Sule’s feedback, which search to divide our society alongside spiritual strains. Such divisive statements usually are not solely inaccurate but in addition dangerous to the unity and concord of our state and Nigeria usually.
“It is regrettable that AA Sule would make sweeping and unfounded claims concerning the spiritual affiliations of the tribunal judges who presided over the Nasarawa State election case. These remarks do a disservice to the integrity and impartiality of our judicial system, and so they haven’t any place in accountable and respectful political discourse.
“Nasarawa State is known for its rich diversity and the peaceful coexistence of people from various religious backgrounds. Our strength lies in our ability to live together in harmony, respecting one another’s beliefs, and working collectively towards the progress of our state. We must uphold these values and refrain from making statements that could undermine our shared heritage of unity,” the assertion learn.
Ombugadu known as on Sule to retract his statements and apologize for any offence attributable to his remarks, emphasising how important it’s for leaders to set an instance of accountable management and promote inclusivity, respect, and tolerance.
He additional urged all leaders within the state to focus on the problems that really matter – the well-being of its residents, the event of its communities, and the prosperity of Nasarawa State at giant.
Nasarawa: Ombugadu knocks Gov Sule over comment on Tribunal judges
