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Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has called on the opposition to join hands with him to take the state to a higher level.

On Friday, the supreme court affirmed Sani as the duly elected governor of Kaduna state.

While reacting to the court’s ruling, the Kaduna governor, in a statement, said it was a “sound judgment”.

Sani also commended Isa Ashiru of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his opponent, for “embracing the legal process and ventilating his grievances”.

The governor said he would run an inclusive and pro-development administration, adding that his door is always open to all stakeholders in the state.

“The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision today put a final seal on the mandate freely given to me by the good people of Kaduna State,” the statement reads.

“I commend the Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court for their sound judgement. I thank my dear brother, Hon. Isa Ashiru for embracing the legal process and ventilating his grievances.

“That is the democratic way and must be emulated by all persons and groups who are truly committed to the growth and development of Nigeria’s democracy.

“With the legal disputations over, it is time for us to join hands to take Kaduna State to a higher level.

“We are running a people-centred, inclusive and pro-development administration. Our doors are open to all stakeholders in the Kaduna Project.

“Any citizen of Kaduna State who has something to contribute will be given an opportunity. It is about the glory of Kaduna State, not personal glory.

“Today’s verdict by the Supreme Court is a reminder to all of us that we were given a mandate to better the lots of our people.

“Rather than engage in wild celebrations, we must reflect on the challenges ahead and collectively apply ourselves to the tasks at hand.

“With abiding faith in the Almighty God, we shall deliver on the SUSTAIN Agenda and make Kaduna State a model of development in Nigeria.”