Atiku Abubakar to Challenge Presidential Election Verdict at Supreme Court

ABUJA- A former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to approach the Supreme Court to set aside the election of President Bola Tinubu.

Atiku, said he was dissatisfied with the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, that affirmed President Tinubu as the valid winner of the presidential election held on February 25.

Speaking through his team of lawyers led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, the PDP candidate said he only got a judgement from the court and not justice.

"Judgement has just been delivered but we have not received justice. Luckily, the Constitution has given us the right to go on appeal.

"This is the court of first instance. We still have the right to go on appeal to the Supreme Court and you see, this is a struggle that is not just for our client, but for the Constitution of this country, for the rule of law and democracy.

"We were expecting an outcome that will improve, encourage the use of technology to enhance election management, to enhance transparency, to enhance accountability, so that Nigerians will believe in democracy.

"So that Nigerians can come out in their masses like they did, to vote. We don't want Nigerians to be discouraged.

"There are certain things and principles of law that we know that we need to explore and we strongly believe that when we get to the Supreme Court, it will have the opportunity to review a number of things that have been said here today.

"We have the instruction of our client to go to the Supreme Court. So, we have asked for the records. We have asked for the judgement. We are going to apply for the transmission of the records because we have a very limited time to push this.

So, the struggle continues, and as it is said, it is not over until it is over," Atiku's lawyer added.

The news of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's decision to challenge the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court at the Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Nigeria. The former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had sought a nullification of the election results, claiming irregularities and electoral malpractices.

Atiku's dissatisfaction with the judgement stems from his belief that he did not receive justice. He stated that the court's decision was merely a judgement and not a reflection of true justice. He expressed his disappointment in the outcome, as he was hopeful for a ruling that would improve the use of technology and enhance transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

By pledging to take his case to the Supreme Court, Atiku aims to challenge the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu's election victory. He asserted that this struggle goes beyond his personal ambition and is a fight for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the democratic values of Nigeria.

Atiku's legal team, led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, has already initiated the process by requesting the records and judgement from the Presidential Election Petition Court. They are determined to meet the limited timeframe for appeal and present their case to the highest court in the land.

The decision to approach the Supreme Court showcases Atiku's determination to ensure a fair and just electoral process in Nigeria. He wants to address the issues of election management, transparency, and accountability, so that Nigerians will have increased faith in their democracy and actively participate in the voting process.

This move by Atiku is expected to prolong the legal battle surrounding the presidential election and keep the spotlight on Nigeria's judiciary system. The Supreme Court will have the opportunity to review the arguments put forth by both parties, reassess the evidence presented, and make a final determination.

As Atiku's lawyer aptly stated, "The struggle continues, and it is not over until it is over." The outcome of this case at the Supreme Court will have significant implications for the future of Nigerian politics and democracy as a whole.

Only time will tell how the Supreme Court will rule, but for now, the eyes of the nation remain fixed on the impending legal battle between Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu.

Source of content: OOO News 2023-09-07 News

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