Governor Mai Mala Buni, Chairman of APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Committee (CECPC), has distanced himself and the party from making any untoward comment against the Supreme Court Justices.

He also profusely apologised to their Lordships for the injury such reckless comment may have caused the Justices.

He promised to investigate the source of the story. The text of the statement reads:

“In a statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, DG Press and Media to the governor, Buni said he could not have made such reckless statements knowing the positions of their Lordships

“It has come to my knowledge that an allegation was made against some Supreme court judges claiming that there was a meeting between their Lordships with the PDP to subvert the cause of Justice in the case of the Imo North Senatorial election.

“I want to make my position abundantly clear and in an unambiguous terms that, l Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe state and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, had at no time personally said, written nor directed anyone to write on my behalf or the party to allege or claim that their Lordships met with members of the PDP or any political party on any matter.

“I must say l am conscious of the positions their Lordships occupy, and would not be a party or associated to such reckless statements against their Lordships.

“As Leader of APC, l am saddened by such weighty allegation said to be emanating from our party obviously without my consent. On behalf of every member of the party we distance ourselves from this allegation and sincerely regret the injury and hard feelings this might have caused their Lordships.

“The party will do the needful to uncover those behind such accusation.” (Daily Independent)

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