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Atiku vs Buhari: Obaseki Reacts To Supreme Court Judgment says, Court Affirmed Nigeria’s Choice
The Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the Supreme Court verdict on the appeal suit filed by PDP presidential candidate in the last presidential elections, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the verdict of Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal for upholding the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
Obaseki noted that the Supreme Court’s judgment affirmed the choice of Nigerians in the last presidential election.
The Governor disclosed this in a statement while congratulating the President and Vice-President on the victory at the Supreme Court.
He said “It is with delight that we received the verdict of the Supreme Court on the case challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari. The verdict is as refreshing as it is instructive in closing the chapter on the matter.
“The government and people of Edo State heartily congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on their well-deserved victory. While we appreciate the need to test the integrity of the victory at the apex court in the land, we are gladdened that all doubts have been put to rest.
“The verdict just like the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ruling affirms the choice of Nigerians. It is a victory for democracy; it affirms Nigerians’ vote for a progressive march towards national rejuvenation.
“The verdict is another watershed on our political history, and we are glad that the will of the people prevailed all through till this point.”
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