The Forum of Presidential Candidates and Political Parties for Good Governance, has appealed to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, to shelve the idea of challenging the outcome of the just concluded presidential election in court.

The forum made up of chairmen and candidates of 36 political parties, who contested the election with the winner, President Muhammadu Buhari, specifically urged Atiku to disregard the advice of those asking him to challenge the outcome of the poll in court.

The chairman of the forum, Mr. Shittu Kabir, stated this in a statement he read on behalf of his colleagues at a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

He said that the group has started a robust discussion with Buhari and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress with a view to being magnanimous in victory by setting up a government of national unity.

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Kabir said, “We have advised the government to be magnanimous in victory. I believe that will be done. We have urged them that irrespective of political party or religion or tribe, the government should pick the best brains across the land and those who can contribute to the development of the country across the nation.”

He noted that Atiku, who has already set up a formidable team of legal experts for the judicial battle ahead, has the right to approach the court but that he should forget the litigation option in the interest of peace.

He said, “We strongly urge Alhaji Abubakar to drop the legal option in expressing his grievances. This is consistent with the counsel of many well-meaning Nigerians including Chief Olisa Agbakoba.

“We also believe that the former vice president has made a mark among Nigerians of means who have positively impacted their communities. We think he has a lot more to contribute to developing humanity and promoting peace and progress in our nation, even without holding any political office.

“At his age, he should now avoid any action and utterances capable of fanning the embers of discord, disagreement and violent conduct. Nigeria is greater than any personal or class interest.

Atiku has his right and nobody can infringe on his right. That is why we have not said he cannot go to court but we are saying he should not go to court.

“Instead of wasting that time and maybe draw our developmental stride backwards, let us give our nation time for development and let the government be focused on providing good governance.

“We need to get the country out of the wood and address national issues instead of diverting the attention of the government by going to court.”

It also said part of their task would be to convince the President to sign the Electoral Bill into law with a view to preventing the irregularities, rigging and violence that usually characterised elections in the country.

He said, “If that bill as approved by the National Assembly had been assented by the president, all the litigations and crimes that we are having would been taken care of.”

The group also urged the independent National Electoral Commission, to improve on its operational logistics next Saturday and ensure that all Nigerians willing to vote are able to exercise their franchise without hindrance.

https://punchng.com/36-presidential-candidates-beg-atiku-to-drop-litigation-against-buhari/

Story for the gods! Why beg him when he's sure his mandate has been stolen. Let him go to court to fight his seeming well-deserved victory.

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Atiku definitely has some hard facts, no wonder the evil party is scampering from Pillar to post trying to stop the man from heading to Court.

If the likes of Gen. Abdulsalami. Cardinal Onaiyekan, Sultan, Agbakoba and the rest have as not stopped Atikus resolve to head to court and retrieve his stolen mandate, then I doubt he will listen to these 36 losers whose pockets have been lined.

All these 'please don't go to court' points to one thing; an unannounced conclusion that the APC rigged this election and Atiku knows his rights. But what I am still puzzled is why they are blackmailing him not to retrieve his mandate...


These APC are really our worst traitors ...

Why so much pressure on Atiku?

What happened to the sense of justice of those asking him not to challenge the case in court? Its gone to the dogs i guess.

Atiku should not accept such nonsense.

What is all these for God sake? Ozakhome will swell for all of you. Let the lawyers also take their part of Atiku largeness. I am waiting to see how states elections will be cancelled before Atiku can be declared president elected.

MadeInTokyo:
Crazy people
What is Buhari and this APC sponsored political parties scared of if Atiku challenges the election at the tribunal

They are afraid they'll lose at the tribunal cos it seems Atiku has solid evidence against APC.

I think all these mushrooms political parties are sponsored by Buhari & APC or they are looking for recognition from Buhari. Why should they advice Atiku not to exercise his right as stated in the constitution. Is going to court a call for war?.
Why didn't they beg Buhari not to contest the just concluded election?.

Why are they begging Atiku?
The electoral laws made provision for any aggrieved party to seek redress in the Courts.
Buhari exercised that right three times in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Who begged him then?
So if Atiku feels aggrieved, he is at liberty to go to Court, the same route Buhari followed. At the end of the day, the Supreme Court's verdict is the final whether in favour or otherwise. It will also enrich our democratic process.
That's the beauty of Democracy.

9jabull:
I think all these mushrooms political parties are sponsored by Buhari & APC or they are looking for recognition from Buhari. Why should they advice Atiku not to exercise his right as stated in the constitution. Is going to court a call for war?.
Why didn't they beg Buhari not to contest the just concluded election?.

I likewise believe so cos there's also been onslaught from govt representatives condemning his decision to challenge the results.

If PDP fails to retrieve the stolen mandate, then no more hope for the party. I can see APC is now very desperate in their bid to dominate. They are planning to rig Delta state guber election

It’s not up to a month, Buhari’s body odour has started choking the country.

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Why begging him?

You do no need to tell a blind man is raining..