The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed satisfaction with the Federal High Court’s decision to grant bail to former governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed.
The court, presided over by Justice Evelyn Anyadike, ruled in favor of Ahmed on Friday, setting a bail amount of N50 million and requiring two sureties of equivalent sum.
The PDP lauded the judiciary for what it deemed as a fair decision in rejecting what they termed “trumped-up charges” brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the ex-governor.
Amidst the backdrop of the legal proceedings, the PDP affirmed its stance that Ahmed would not succumb to alleged pressures to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released in Ilorin by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Adewara, the PDP expressed reservations regarding the conduct of the EFCC, particularly its North-Central command. The party hinted at suspicions of the EFCC being swayed by political interests aligned with the APC-led administration in Kwara State.
“It is our belief that an agency charged with the responsibility of fighting corruption must be said to have neutrality, integrity, and commitment to the principle of the rule of law.
“This trend of persecution extends beyond Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed; so many of our people are being harassed, oppressed, and tortured at the grassroots areas across Kwara. For the record, so many PDP members and sympathisers, especially those who are civil servants are being threatened with sacking while some were posted arbitrarily far away from their families with others having their salaries stopped to coerce them into joining the APC.
“We wish to reiterate that no matter the persecution and intimidation, former governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and others will not join the APC. We extend our gratitude to all Kwarans and our party faithful who endured scorching weather and defied heavy security presence to show love and solidarity with Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed whose tenure as Governor of Kwara was marked by transparency and accountability, as evidenced by the monthly publication of Kwara State’s allocation figures and financial records for public scrutiny.
“We are confident that justice will prevail, and Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed will be vindicated at last.”
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