David Ombugadu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State in the last election, has strongly criticised the “divisive comments” made by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Newspot reports that Governor Sule, while delivering a speech at the 2023 Peace and Development Summit for Young University Students in Abuja, accused Christian judges of conspiring to remove him from his seat.
Ombugadu, in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, David Ombugadu Campaign Organisation, Mike Omeri, stated that the governor had thrown caution to the wind by making cynical comments on the two justices that gave the majority ruling that nullified his election, describing them as Christians bent on foisting a Christian Governor on Nasarawa State.
The statement said that what is more appalling is that Sule chose the Peace and Development Summit for Young University Students to sow the seed of discord in the minds of young Nigerians, referring to it as a despicable act.
Omeri maintained that Nasarawa State is known for its rich diversity and the peaceful coexistence of people from various religious backgrounds.
“Our attention has been drawn to a viral video in which AA Sule, whose election was recently nullified by the Election Petition Tribunal, was seen making divisive comments on the judges of the Tribunal.
“Sule has suffered the misfortune of indiscretion when he threw caution to the wind and made cynical comments on the two justices of the Tribunal, who gave the majority ruling that nullified his election, describing them as Christians bent on foisting a Christian Governor on Nasarawa State.
“We are deeply disappointed in AA Sule for condescending so low to give a religious colouration to an election he knew that he was defeated squarely.
“We deplore AA Sule’s comments, which seek to divide our society along religious lines. Such divisive statements are not only inaccurate but also harmful to the unity and harmony of our state and Nigeria in general.
“It is regrettable that AA Sule would make sweeping and unfounded claims regarding the religious affiliations of the tribunal judges who presided over the Nasarawa State election case. These remarks do a disservice to the integrity and impartiality of our judicial system, and they have no place in responsible and respectful political discourse.
“Nasarawa State is known for its rich diversity and the peaceful coexistence of people from various religious backgrounds. Our strength lies in our ability to live together in harmony, respecting one another’s beliefs, and working collectively towards the progress of our state. We must uphold these values and refrain from making statements that could undermine our shared heritage of unity,” the statement read.
Ombugadu called on Sule to retract his statements and apologize for any offence caused by his remarks, emphasising how essential it is for leaders to set an example of responsible leadership and promote inclusivity, respect, and tolerance.
He further urged all leaders in the state to focus on the issues that truly matter – the well-being of its citizens, the development of its communities, and the prosperity of Nasarawa State at large.
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