I will not appeal the judgment that stripped me of my position as senatorial candidate for Yobe North – Senate Speaker Ahmad Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan said he would not appeal the court ruling that recognized Bashir Machina as the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate for Yobe North.
In a statement released Thursday, September 29, Lawan said he accepted the court judgment that disqualified his candidacy and participation in the election.
According to him, he made this decision after due consultation with his political associates, supporters and sympathizers.
“Yesterday, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu issued a judgment on the legitimate candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections.
“The said judgment disqualifies my candidacy and therefore my participation in the elections.
“After due consultation with my political associates, supporters and supporters, I have decided not to appeal the judgment. I accept the judgment.
“I find 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 unwavering support, loyalty and wholehearted commitment to building our people and the Yobe North Senate District, indeed Yobe State.
“I want to assure you that I will continue to serve you personally and in any other capacity at all times.
“We traveled together for a long time, and this trip will remain a journey of a lifetime. It was a wonderful relationship and it can only grow stronger. I am indebted to you all. Al Hamdulillah.”
