The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been under fire over his reaction to the Appeal Court judgement that sacked the Zamfara State Governor, Daudu Lawal, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Recall that the Court of Appeal declared the Zamfara governorship election held on March 18 inconclusive and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold a fresh election in three local governments.
In a ruling on Thursday, the three-member panel of justices annulled the victory of Governor Lawal and ordered a rerun of the election in Maradun, Birnin Magaji and Bukuyun Local Government Areas.
Reacting to the development in a post via X, Fani-Kayode congratulated Matawalle and commended the judiciary for having the courage to sack Dauda, stressing that the verdict was the beginning process of returning a stolen mandate.
He commended the panel of judges and the Judiciary generally for having the courage to do the right and proper thing and beginning the process of returning what was a stolen mandate to its rightful owner.
The former minister, therefore, expressed optimism that Matawalle will return as the Governor after the rerun, despite the media slur and allegations against him in the last few months.
However, Fani-Kayode has come under attack from netizens on social media for commending the court ruling because he is a friend of the former governor despite knowing that the PDP won the election.
See some of the reactions below.
@PureStanley1 wrote: “I commend the panel of judges and the Judiciary generally for having the courage to do the right and proper thing and beginning the process of returning what was a stolen mandate to its rightful owner. – FFK
“Jester, u commend the judiciary for returning a mandate that was stolen??? This epistle should be a joke!!!
We all know APC owns the court, and they have the judiciary at the back of their pockets, so whoever thinks they made the right decision here. Jokes on u.
“The Nigeria JUDICIAL SYSTEM IS ROTTEN!!!”
@Mansaah_Musa wrote: “Hon. Minister of State for Defence is the worst Minister in Tinubu’s Cabinet. There are other people who are much better than him and can do a better job. I still do not know why Tinubu gave him that post.”
@EdoGoodnews wrote: “I join you to celebrate your friend. Pls kindly tell him as your friend that he is the worst defence minister. I know you are fearless and bold. Just kindly tell him in a polite manner.”
@sinaheart2022 wrote: “See your face. Anywhere belle face.”
@victorebhote2 wrote: “You call that a resounding victory? Did the court ordered the Governor to vacate his seat? Sycophancy should have some limit.
@ohiomoko wrote: “Why is it only those who are holding top positions in North that is always your brother?
@Ekoka01 wrote: “Are you from Zamfara, how do you know the people are happy, stop saying what you don’t know. On the last day, I wonder how people like you will be able to make heaven not to talk of even staying at the front side of hell.”
@dgreatoom wrote: “Hustle Hustle 🤡🤣🤣🤣”
@ArtIsANeed wrote: “Our able Minister of Greetings & Visitations, irè ó. Famzing should have your picture next to it in the Urban Dictionary.
“The same goes for ‘anywhere belle face’. Let’s not forget ‘Janus-faced’. Femooooo, my guy. At the opening of every brown envelope, you shall be gathered there.”
@harbitem wrote: “Bookmark this tweet he will go on hiatus one more time once the judgement goes against his referred friend.“
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