Judgment rumour misleading, Echocho urges supporters to disregard report

Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District has described as malicious and baseless, rumours making the round that he has won the election case pending at the Court of Appeal, saying that such rumour endangers the judicial process which he believed.

Reacting through a statement which he personally signed and made available to journalists on Wednesday, the lawmaker and Senate Committee Chairman on Customs urged his supporters to ignore the false rumours, stating that it’s a calculated work of desperate opponents aiming to disrupt the judicial process and mislead the public.

He said: “For absolute clarity, Senator Isah Jibrin has not received any verdict from the appellate court. The senator is committed to the due process of law and eagerly awaits the unbiased and respected judgment of the court on the scheduled date.

“We strongly advise the public to disregard these deceptive falsehoods. They are nothing but the fabrications of unscrupulous individuals masquerading as politicians. Senator Isah Jibrin is not engaged in any desperate actions and categorically denies any attempt to preempt or interfere with the court’s decision.

“The senator upholds the rule of law and holds utmost respect for the judiciary. Any premature claims suggesting otherwise are unequivocally untrue and should be treated as such.

“We appreciate your understanding and urge everyone to await the official, legitimate judgment from the appellate court.
“As for the peddler of this satanic rumour, for whatever intent, either in mockery or otherwise, posterity shall stand in verdict for us.”