ABUJA - The Gombe state National Assembly election petition tribunal on Tuesday affirmed the victory of the Minority Whip, House of Representatives Hon Ali Isa.
In a statement released, the lawmaker expressed his gratitude to the Almighty God for the victory, stating that it would further strengthen his resolve towards serving his Constituency with renewed vigor.
Hon Ali Isa said, "My dear people of Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency and all our well-wishers across the country, it is with great gratitude to the Almighty God that I address you on this auspicious day. The Elections Tribunal has affirmed my electoral victory over Hon. Victor Mela Danzaria by outrightly dismissing the petition he filed against my triumph."
He continued, "This noble ruling has further reaffirmed the mandate which you gave me with about a 20,000-vote margin as the winner of the February 2023 Balanga/Billiri House of Representatives election."
Hon Isa acknowledged the support he received from his constituents during the petition process. He stated, "As you may have noted, this petition that has just been dismissed has never ever deterred me from performing my functions as your Member in the House of Representatives. While it lasted, I have been able to provide some beneficial incentives to a considerable number of our people in the Constituency, which goes to show that the court case has never been a distraction to me, and I couldn't have used it as an excuse to deny our people the benefits of their trust in me."
He urged his supporters to celebrate the victory with modesty and respect for the losing camp. Hon Isa said, "I consider the petition by my defeated opponent as an exercise of his democratic rights, which cannot be denied. Let us all be practitioners of the decency and decorum we are known for."
In conclusion, Hon Ali Isa reasserted his commitment to serving the people of Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency. He promised to leave no stone unturned in bringing both human and material development to the constituency. He solicited the continued support and prayers of his constituents to achieve their collective success.
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