Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reacted to his victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Saturday

Obaseki while commending the ruling said the judgement is a triumph of the rule of law and a testament to the fact that truth will prevail ultimately.

“It is the needless attempt by desperate individuals, trying to undo the will of the people through the backdoor, but we are happy today that justice and truth have prevailed,’’ he said.

“My profound gratitude goes to the judiciary who stood indefatigably for truth and justice, and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, “ Obaseki said

Obaseki also thanked the People’s Democratic Party, the party leaders and members as well as his teeming supporters and people of Edo State for standing with him.

“My profound gratitude goes to the judiciary who stood indefatigably for truth and justice and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.’’

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