Stop whipping up religious sentiments over Nasarawa tribunal judgment – PDP to APC

<p>Muslim Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party in Nasarawa State have condemned the alleged attempts by some individuals to attach religious sentiments to the result of the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal verdict.</p>, <p>The Concerned PDP Muslims, led by spokesman, Ja’afaru Ibrahim, made the condemnation while briefing newsmen in Abuja, alleging that there were efforts by some groups outside the state to initiate discussions around religion and the outcome of the Tribunal judgement.</p>, <p>He warned that such moves could ignite undue tension capable of causing unrest.</p>, <p>Recall that on October 2, 2023, the election petition tribunal in Nasarawa State nullified the election of the incumbent Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).</p>, <p>The Tribunal also declared David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in the state.</p>, <p>Ibrahim, therefore, tasked politicians from across the board to refrain from using religious sentiment and leaders to influence the legal proceedings.</p>, <p>Ibrahim said attempts to involve religion and religious leaders in the Nasarawa judicial process pose risks of compromising the integrity of the nation’s legal system, undermining the rule of law, and upholding impunity.</p>, <p>He, however, urged all politicians, irrespective of their affiliations, to refrain from inciting an otherwise peaceful people.</p>, <p>“Instead, let us all respect the principles of fairness and impartiality that is the cornerstone of our legal system”.</p>, <p>He reiterated the commitment of the leaders to pray for peace, unity, and justice in the state and nation at large.</p>, <p>“We encourage all politicians and especially our friends in the APC to resolve any differences amicably or by legal means and to respect the decisions of our judicial institutions rather than whipping up religious sentiments,” Ibrahim stated.</p>, <p>He also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his plans, policie