The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has agreed to let go the Yobe North Senatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the grounds of High Court judgment which favours his rival, Bashir Machina.
A Federal High Court in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state, had Wednesday, ruled that the name of Bashir Machina who won the Yobe North Senatorial Primary election conducted by APC on 27th of May 2022, should be forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) as authentic candidate of the party for the February 25, 2022 general elections.
Twenty four hours after the judgement, Lawan in a personally signed statement, said he won’t appeal the judgment.
The statement titled: Court judgment on Yobe North Senatorial District Candidacy reads: “Yesterday, Wednesday, 28th September, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgment on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections. 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.
“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 life long journey. It has been a wonderful relationship and it can only get stronger. I am indebted to you all. Alhamdulillah.”
