Accept verdict of the Supreme Court in Imo State, Atiku advises PDP

A presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),  Atiku Abubakar has advised the opposition party to accept the Supreme Court verdict on Imo State gubernatorial election, even though it is painful.

Atiku’s reaction was made known on Wednesday in Abuja, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen.

The former Nigerian Vice President said the party should allow the rule of law to prevail and guide its paths, even if logic sheds light on a different path.

“With regards to the judgment of the Supreme Court, which nullified the election of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Emeka Ihedioha, as Governor of the state of Imo,  I can only say that since the Supreme Court is final, we must accept its judgment, however unexpected and unpalatable it may be. The Rule of law must guide our paths even if logic sheds light on a different path.

“Let me state unequivocally that I solidarize with Emeka Ihedioha, a man I know to be a great leader of men and resources. In the fullness of time, I am convinced that he will overcome this setback and emerge stronger.

“I also stand fully with the Peoples Democratic Party. In good and bad times, we must continue to be the object of hope that the Nigerian people have for their escape from the prevailing despotism and despair that has gripped almost every aspect of our national life.

“We provided genuine democracy for this nation once before, and I believe it is our destiny to democratically restore what has been lost due to the encroachment of anti-democratic agents,” Atiku stated.

Relying heavily on assertions by philosophers, Atiku insisted that tough times never last, but that tough people do.

Consequently, he urged the people of Imo and the entirety of the Nigerian people not to give in to despair.

He noted that the nation has gone through despotic times before, and have survived them and thrived. He said he is very confident that this history will repeat itself.

“My greatest desire, and one I hope to see again in my lifetime, is that Nigeria will fulfil its potential as the land of Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.

“These four ideals have been missing from our borders for a while, and all freedom-loving Nigerians ought to henceforth work together to bring them back. So help us God,” Atiku stated.