By Aaron Ossai and Disun Amosun
Member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency Kano State, Rep Alhassan Ado-Doguwa has hailed yesterday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal Abuja, absolving him of culpable homicide in a case instituted by the Kano State Government.
The lawmaker expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, saying by the ruling, it remains the last hope for the common man.
The lawmaker spoke sequel to yesterday’s ruling said which dismissed a case of culpable homicide slammed against him by the Kano State Government.
The court had ruled that the appeal by the Kano Government lacked in merit, further affirming an earlier judgement by the Federal High Court, Abuja which acquitted the lawmaker.
The Federal High Court, Abuja had earlier in suit no: FHC/ABJ/714/2019 cleared Doguwa of the murder allegation and mposed a N25 million fine on the Kano State government for defaming the character of the lawmaker.
Reacting to the judgement, Doguwa said, “ For me this is a testimony of our good and reliable judicial system. Of course, for an individual to win a case against a desperate state government like that of Kano, is proof that Nigeria’s judiciary remains the last and only hope of a common man.
“We appreciate Allah for once again vindicating me and absolving me from the mischief of my political opponents. I want to urge my people especially at the constituency level to celebrate this victory by thanking Allah swt and avoid breach of law and order.
“I have also accepted all that happened in the course of this judicial tussle as an act of God and taking it as an opportunity to prepare me for greater leadership challenge coming ahead.”