Atiku Abubakar Reveals Why He Would Go To The Supreme Court After He Lost To Tinubu At The Tribunal
After losing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has clarified his intention to approach the Supreme Court. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page as reported by The Punch paper, he highlighted his faith in the judiciary and his commitment to justice.
He stated, “As you already know, I approached the court following the declaration by INEC that the APC and its candidate are the winners of the February 25 Presidential Election. My decision to go to court is anchored in my belief that the court is the sanctuary of justice. The journey of my political career, as you know, owes so much to the courage and fearless decisions of our judiciary.”
He expressed concern about the management of the last presidential election by INEC, which he believed compromised the gains made in ensuring transparent elections through the use of technology. He felt that the court’s judgment, as delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, did not restore confidence in the aspiration for free and fair elections without manipulation.
Atiku Abubakar continued, “Gentlemen of the press, I take great pains to tell you that the decision of the court of first instance on this matter utterly falls far short of that expectation. I am, therefore, here to tell you that, though the judgment of the court yesterday is respected, it is a judgment that I refuse to accept.”
He clarified that his refusal to accept the judgment was due to his belief that it lacked substantial justice. Nevertheless, he maintained his confidence in the judiciary and announced his decision. He added, “Consequently, I have asked my lawyers to activate my constitutionally guaranteed rights of appeal to the higher court, which, in this instance, is the Supreme Court.”
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