Former Governor Joshua Dariye of Plateau
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has counseled the ruling of an FCT High Court sentencing former Governor of the State, Joshua Dariye to 14 years imprisonment.
Justice Adebukola Banjoko-led courtroom had on Tuesday discovered Dariye responsible of 15 of the 23 legal prices levelled towards him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
However, Plateau PDP’s spokesperson, John Akans described the previous governor’s conviction as a landmark judgment and victory towards corruption.
Speaking to the Sun, Akans stated the party determined to not drag Dariye to courtroom when he defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the mandate of PDP as a result of it was established that he won't escape jail.
“This is the hour we within the PDP have all been ready for, the legislation has taken it course, it was a landmark judgment that has created an avenue for PDP to reclaim its stolen mandate.
“We gave Dariye overwhelming vote during the 2015 Senatorial elections in the state and he won the election under the platform of PDP but he disappointed the party by jumping to the ruling APC in search of refuge following his corrupt cases in court. No matter how long the case will take there must be a judgment day and today is the Day of Judgment,” he stated.