Adeniyi Olugbemi, SokotoReactions have begun to trail the Supreme Court judgement that voided the Zamfara State All Progressives Congress victory in the National and State elections held in February and March, this year. Residents of Gusau, the state capital, mostly youths, trooped to the streets bearing posters of the Peoples Democratic Party. A cross section of the jubilant crowd described the Supreme Court’s verdict as a victory for the rule of law and that, it would stop other leaders who are thinking of imposing candidates on the people. READ ALSO: Zamfara PDP Gov-elect Bello Matawalle savours victory, praises judiciaryAPC factional chairman in Zamfara State loyal to Senator Kabiru Marafa, Alhaji Sirajo Maikatako, described the verdict as a positive development for democracy in the country. According to the statement, “Today’s decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja is a great testimony that truth and patience will always excel.

Source: Punch May 24, 2019 14:37 UTC