IMO: “Accept Supreme Court judgement, You Will Emerge Stronger” – Atiku Tells Ihedioha

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling which declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Imo State.

KanyiDaily had reported that the Supreme Court cancelled the election of Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of Imo state and declared APC’s Hope Uzodinma, who came fourth in the poll, as the winner.

In a statement issued on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Atiku stated that though the ruling by the apex court may defy logic, but since the Supreme Court is final, Ihedioha must accept its judgment.

The former Vice said he is convinced that as a great leader of men and resources, Ihedioha will overcome the setback of the Supreme Court ruling, and emerge stronger. The statement reads:

“With regards to the judgment of the Supreme Court, which nullified the election of the candidate of the PDP. 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 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.

“Philosophers have said that tough times never last, but that tough people do. I urge the people of Imo and the entirety of the Nigerian people not to give in to despair.
“This nation has gone through despotic times before, and we have survived them and thrived. I am 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 fulfill 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.”

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