The final verdict of the presidential election petition tribunal in favor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked reactions from various quarters. The acting chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, expressed surprise and confusion over the tribunal's outcome. Damagum raised concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria and called for unity within the party. Meanwhile, calls have been made for Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to form an alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential polls to challenge President Tinubu's reign.
FCT, Abuja - Following the final declaration of the presidential election petition tribunal in favor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reactions have begun to trail the ruling.
The acting chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has expressed his surprise at the final verdict of the presidential election petition tribunal.
As reported by Daily Trust, Damagum stated this on Thursday, September 7, at the party's press conference in Abuja.
He said the party was amazed by the tribunal's outcome, confusing lawyers and other court stakeholders.
Damagum said: "Lawyers, politicians, and other stakeholders from all divides were left confused as both law and facts were visibly thrown overboard."
Damagum noted that the judgment of the PEPT left lovers of democracy in and outside the country more confused with many questions about whether the Nigerian Constitution, Electoral Act, and other laws guiding the conduct of credible elections in our country are still functional.
He said: "Close observation from the faces of Nigeria across the country shows hopelessness and despair since the pronouncement of the judgment.
"As a law-abiding political party, we receive the judgment with shock along with other Nigerians. Members should, however, not lose focus or be distracted."
He also called on party members not to lose focus. Damagum said the NWC is doing everything possible to keep the party together and give the government a credible opposition "while we continue to pursue our mandate."
In another development, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been urged to ally ahead of the 2027 presidential polls.
In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, the Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal, made this call.
Lawal said the Nigerian political scene lacks a formidable opposition, and an alliance between Atiku and Obi would be a great match to upstage President Tinubu in 2027.
Conclusion
The outcome of the presidential election petition tribunal has caused surprise and confusion among opposition parties and stakeholders in Nigeria. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed its amazement at the ruling, raising concerns about the state of democracy in the country. Meanwhile, calls have been made for an alliance between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, two prominent figures in the opposition, to provide a strong opposition force in the upcoming 2027 presidential polls. As the political landscape evolves, it is essential for the opposition to regroup, strategize, and present a credible challenge to President Tinubu's reign.
Source of content: OOO News 2023-09-07 News
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