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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the supreme court for affirming the elections of Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom state and Okezie Ikpeazu, his Abia state counterpart.

Uche Secondus, acting national chairman of the party, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday.

Secondus said the recent rulings of the court, including that of Nyesom Wike of Rivers, and Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, have “further reinvigorated the hope and trust of the citizenry in the judiciary”.

“The judgment has strengthened the belief of the people in the judiciary as the bastion of democracy,” the statement read.

“Indeed, the PDP and all lovers of democracy in the country commend the maturity and patriotism being displayed by the supreme court in dispensing justice.

“This is a development which has strengthened the confidence of the people in democracy and the rule of law.

“The rulings have not only put a seal on the popularity of our governors as duly reflected in the elections, but also that of the PDP, irrespective of the temporary setback of the 2015 general elections.”

Secondus said Nigerians were no longer in doubt of the fact that in spite of the electoral challenges, the PDP remained the only pan-Nigerian party.

“PDP remains the only pan-Nigerian party committed to the national interest, with the capacity, vision and direction to deliver and sustain a united and prosperous country,” the statement read.

“This is the reason why we are working hard to regain power at the centre in 2019.”