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Ekweremadu salutes Ugwuanyi, Saraki on Supreme Court verdicts
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on sarakis victory ekweremadu said the apex courts unanimous decision dismissing the assets declaration charges against him before the code of conduct tribunal cct was avictory for the legislature and democracy1 the deputy president of the senate mr ike ekweremadu has congratulated enugu state governor mr ifeanyi ugwuanyi and senate president dr bukola saraki on their victories at the supreme court on friday1 ekweremadu said that ugwuanyi was an agent of peace and development in enugu1 on the victory he said this is victory not just for gov. ugwuanyi but more importantly a victory for peace equitable development and unusual transformation in enugu state1 i believe it is a motivation for the governor to do more and a veritable launch pad into the 2019 general elections for the pdp in the state1 it is instructive that the three senatorial districts of enugu state have already endorsed him unanimously for a second term in office because he has justified our decision in electing him in 20151 ugwuanyi was having a legal battle with sen. ayogu eze over election primaries of the peoples democratic party pdp for the 2015 governorship poll in enugu state1 ekweremadu said i salute the courage of the supreme court jurists1 this decision has no doubt strengthened faith in the judiciary as a sanctuary of justice and defender of rule of law1 it has once again distinguished the judiciary as the bastion of democracy and last hope of the oppressed1 he added that it was victory not only for the president of the senate but for the national assembly our democracy and every nigerian who stood up against all forms of political intimidation high-handedness and impunity1 i salute the president of the senate for his resilience courage and undying commitment to the immutable democratic principles of the rule of law and separation of powers as well as the integrity and independence of the legislature1