Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam says he has placed his fate entirely in the hands of God as he heads to the Supreme Court, uncertain of the outcome of the legal battle that threatens his parliamentary seat.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he said he walked into court knowing he had no one to speak for him.
“I told my God that, look, I have nobody to speak for me. I’ve trusted in God for some time now, and I hope and pray that by the time the judges will speak, God should speak through them,” he said.
His comments followed a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier in the day. In a 4–1 majority decision, the court overturned a High Court judgment that had annulled his election as Kpandai MP.
The apex court upheld Mr Nyindam’s application invoking its supervisory jurisdiction and ruled that the High Court had committed a jurisdictional error. The decision effectively restored his mandate as MP.
Reflecting on the tense hours before the verdict, Mr Nyindam admitted he did not expect any particular outcome.
“Obviously, I didn’t know the outcome, to be honest with you,” he said, explaining that his uncertainty was shaped by recent election-related court decisions.
Despite the legal challenge, he maintained that he had legitimately won the parliamentary election.
He acknowledged that issues had been raised about alleged irregularities but insisted the law was clear on the timelines for filing election petitions.
According to him, the law provides a strict 21-day window for such petitions. Beyond that period, he said, a challenge cannot stand.
He cited the Supreme Court’s earlier ruling, which unanimously affirmed that December 24, 2024, is the official gazette date for the election results. That date, he said, had been confirmed by the Electoral Commission.
Matthew Nyindam noted that the petition challenging his victory was filed on January 25, 2025, well outside the constitutional time limit.
“If we really want to uphold the dignity and sanity of our courts, this verdict should come,” he said, adding that he believed the decision ought to have been unanimous.
Still, he admitted he remained unsure until the final ruling was delivered.
“So I just said, God, let your will be done,” he said.
Mr Nyindam said he had prepared himself mentally for any outcome, including a fresh election. He acknowledged that such a contest would have been difficult.
“If they say we should go back to the ground and have elections, I know I was going to run that election with the state, not the candidate,” he said, pointing to the weight of government influence in by-elections.
Despite those concerns, he said he was ready to accept whatever decision the court delivered, trusting the people to determine his political destiny.
“I was hoping that the people of Kpandai will speak,” he said. “And if they decide otherwise, that is destiny.”
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