Member representing Ojo Federal Constituency, Lagos State in the House of Representatives, Seyi Sowunmi, has described the affirmation of his victory by the Court of Appeal as the duly elected representative at the National Assembly as a testament to the prevailing will of the people.
Sowunmi, who stated this in a chat with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, declared that the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on October 19, is a vivid reflection of overwhelming support bestowed upon him by the electorate in Ojo Federal Constituency.
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While hailing the appellate court for setting aside what he described as a “perverse judgment” by the Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal delivered on 24 August 2023, Sowunmi pointed out that the impartiality and dedication to transparency exhibited by the Court of Appeal remains a remarkable feat.
According to him, the dismissal by the Court of Appeal, Lagos of the suit brought before it by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lanre Ogunyemi challenging his victory as a Labour Part (LP) candidate in the February 25 National Assembly elections, strongly indicated that the judiciary remains the bastion of democracy in Nigeria.
“This resounding victory is a shared achievement, encompassing the voices of every person in Ojo who exercised their democratic rights by participating in the electoral process. Your votes have spoken, and your voices have been heard. As we embark upon this new chapter of qualitative representation of our good people, the commitments I articulated during the campaign were not mere words; they serve as the guiding principles that will illuminate my tenure.
“This victory signifies a trust placed in me, and I am resolute in my determination to transform that trust into tangible advancements for our dear constituency. Looking ahead, I extend a heartfelt appeal to every resident of the Ojo federal constituency: let us unite in pursuit of our common goals and shared vision.
Integrity, accountability, and transparency will be the cornerstones upon which we construct a constituency that flourishes through progress and inclusiveness”, Sowunmi stated.
