•••Says He is Not Appealing Verdict
Fred Harrison, Abuja
Following the September 28, judgment of the Federal High Court, Damaturu, on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections, the President of the Senate Ahmed Lawan, has conceded defeat to his opponent, Bashir Machina
In his reaction to the Court judgement on Wednesday, Lawan said that he has accepted the judgement which canceled
his victory and his participation in the elections next year.
He disçlosed that after due consultations with his political associates, supporters and well-wishers, he has decided not to appeal against the judgement adding that he has accepted the judgement.
“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 committment 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 life long journey. It has been a wonderful relationship and it can only get stronger. I am indebted to you all. Alhamdulillah.” He stated.
