Following the judgment by Justice Fadima Aminu at a Damaturu Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered the All Progressives Congress to forward the name of Machina to the Independent National Electoral Commission as the authentic winner of the primary, Ahmed Lawan has said he accepted the court decision.
Newsonline reports that the senate president who has been in the national Assembly since 1999 thanked the people of Yobe North for their support for all the years he was in the legislative chamber.
In a statement signed and released on Thursday, Ahmed Lawan said he will not appeal the decision of the Federal High Court, further stating that he had accepted the judgment of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the election.
Lawan said, “Yesterday, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgment on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections.
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“The said judgment 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 judgment. I accept the judgment.”
He further thanked the Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni and members of his constituency for their support and solidarity.
The senate president added, “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.
Lawan added, “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,”
