The lawmaker representing Delta
Central Senatorial District, Ovie Omo-Agege has reacted to a High Court
judgement that nullified his suspension from the Senate.
He described the development as a
victory for democracy.
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Abuja
Division of the Federal High Court gave the ruling nullifying the suspension on
Thursday.
In a statement by his media aide,
Efe Duku, Mr Omo-Agege said the victory is not only for him but for the need to
ensure that constitution is duly followed by all institutions in Nigeria.
The statement reads, “Today’s
judgment by Hon. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba rightly nullifying the suspension of the
Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is consistent with our firm position that
the Senate as a foremost national institution should live consistently by
example and set the pace in legislative best practices. We are grateful to His
Lordship, and indeed the entire judiciary, for affirming once again that ours
is a democracy guided by the rule of law and constitutionality.
“We want the good people of this
great nation to appreciate this victory for what it is. It is not a victory
against the Senate, as there is no war against that great institution. Rather,
given his fine understanding of the law, Sen. Omo-Agege believes that there are
rare moments that demand the intervention of our courts to enrich the law and
our constitutional experience.
“Today’s positive judgement is
therefore not necessarily for or about him as an individual. It is about
ensuring that no lawmaker is removed arbitrarily from serving his or her
people. It is about ensuring that constitutionality, legality, good conscience
and due process are the cornerstones of public leadership actions and
decisions.
“For their increasingly amazing support,
Senator Omo-Agege is very grateful to the good people of Urhobo Nation whom he
has the great honour of representing in the 8th Senate. He remains absolutely
committed to their fine values of justice, honour and humility in service. His
special gratitude also goes to his wonderful family, friends, and well-wishers
for their prayers and overwhelming support. Above all, this victory belongs to
God and to Him we give the glory.”
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