Bayelsa Poll: Buhari Urges Opposition Parties To Seek Redress In Court If Not Satisfied With Result

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged political parties not satisfied with the result of the gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state to seek redress in the court of law.

Buhari stressed that under democratic dispensation, political parties are entitled to seeking redress in the law court if not satisfied with the outcome of an election.

Buhari disclosed this while congratulating the Governor-elect in Bayelsa State David Lyon, after he was declared winner of the gubernatorial poll in the state by INEC in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina on Monday.

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The president described the victory of the All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial candidate in the election as ‘impressive’ victory while lamenting the violence recorded in the election.

Buhari said “Violence during elections vitiates our commitment to demonstrate to the world and upcoming generation that we are a people capable of electing leaders in a peaceful and orderly manner.’’