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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*I thought there were whispers that he allegedly stole the Senate Mace?
Lawless nation, a garage tout turned senator...exhibiting his xter every where.
ReplyDeleteYou senseless BlackBerry. Do you know him? Calling him a garage tout. You are just a fool. Useless imbecile.
DeleteStella did you see him with the Mace???
DeleteMumu BlackBerry go and read up about hum and his family. You will know that you or none of your generation have achieved what he has so stop beefing. Fool.
DeleteAnonymous 11:40 is he your father or aristo
Deletewhat a wonderful country. It is well with our country Amen
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to be called a Nigerian after what this man did.. God pls save ur children
ReplyDeleteHe would have done this instead of aiding his gang to steal the mace. Shameless old man
ReplyDeleteyou are utterly shameless...you led them to steal the Mace now you are applauding the court..why didnt you go to court to give you judgement instead of resorting to garage tactis
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