By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja
Nigeria’s Minister of Works Sen David Umahi has felicitated with the Executive Governor of of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru on his confirmation as the winner of the 2023 Governorship election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, expressing the hope that it would spur him into developing the state further.
According to Umahi who is immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, the victory of his successor is an indication that the
All Progressives Congress (APC) is the party after the heart of Ebonyians.
In a statement he signed, the Minister said, “I received with the deepest gratitude to God Almighty the heartwarming news of the affirmation of the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, as the winner of the 2023 Governorship election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“Indeed, this judgment of the Apex Court is a vindication of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Party after the heart of the people of Ebonyi State.
“I am therefore enthused to convey my heartiest felicitations to my dear Governor for this glorious moment.
“Your Excellency, I thank God Almighty for His abiding grace upon you and indeed the Divine Mandate family and for reestablishing His supreme will in you as the bearer of the mandate of the good people of Ebonyi State.”
He saluted the courage of the jurists, the sagacity of the legal team, and the solidarity of the APC faithfuls all through the full circle of the legal battles.
Speaking further, the Minister said, “I have no doubt that this victory will spur you in your burning desire to deepen the prospects of development in Ebonyi State in line with the People’s Charter of Needs.
“Please, my dear governor, accept always the assurances of the esteemed regards and best wishes of my family, the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Works.