Senate President Ahmad Lawan says he accepts a court verdict
affirming Bashir Machina as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for
Yobe north senatorial district.
On Wednesday, a federal high court directed the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Machina as the APC candidate
for the senatorial district.
INEC had earlier released a list of candidates for the 2023
elections, but there was no candidate for APC in the senatorial district.
In a statement on Thursday, Lawan said after consulting with
his political associates, he has decided not to appeal the judgement.
“Yesterday,
Wednesday, 28th September, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered
judgement on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the
2023 National Assembly elections,” he said.
“The said judgement disqualifies my candidature and
therefore my participation in the elections.
“After due consultations with my political associates,
supporters and well-wishers, I have decided not to appeal against the
judgement. I accept the judgement.
“At this juncture, I
deem it appropriate to thank His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam for the
leadership role in the APC political family in Yobe State. I also thank His
Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni for the support and brotherhood.
“To my constituents, I thank you all for your unflinching
support, loyalty and unreserved commitment to the course of building our people
and Yobe North Senatorial District and indeed Yobe State.
“I want to assure you that I will continue to serve you in
my personal and any other capacity at all times.
“We journeyed together for a long time, and this journey
will remain a lifelong journey. It has been a wonderful relationship and it can
only get stronger. I am indebted to you all. Alhamdulillah.”
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