Abdulraman Abdulrazaq, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party has described the verdict by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for Kwara State as “a stolen victory, a shameful verdict”.
In a press statement issued in the case between Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (PDP) and Dr Bukola Saraki (APC) over the Kwara Central Senatorial District election of 28th March 2015, Abdulrazaq said his ambition was not a selfish one.
Abdulrahman Abdulrazak
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Abdulraman Abdulrazaq
On 13 October 2015, the National Assembly (NASS) Election Petition Tribunal for Kwara State issued its verdict on the petition I slammed against the dubious declaration of Dr Bukola Saraki by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the validly elected candidate in the Kwara Central Senatorial District election held on 28 March 2015.
As you can imagine, my supporters and I received the judgment with disbelief and dismay. But, then, not a trifle surprised, as would become apparent shortly.
A Few Words of Thanks
Let me, though, firstly thank my Counsel from Ambali Abdulkadir & Co, notably Francis Obumse, John Osighala, Azeez Olagoke and Mujahid, and their support teams for their hugely admirable work. The verdict says more about the integrity and professionalism of the Tribunal than about those of my Counsel.
I also want to thank most warmly all our PDP election workers, supporters and well-wishers across Kwara Central — and indeed Kwara State — for their epic sacrifices and resolute support. Without this, my own vision and efforts to foster democracy and reformist socio-economic agenda wouldn’t be worth the candle.
What; Who the Struggle is Really About
This struggle, then, is really about you, not me — about our shared quest for a prosperous, just, peaceful, inclusive and socially cohesive democracy in Kwara Central and Kwara State as a whole. It’s not about the elephantine ego, greed and maniacal ambitions of a misguided …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
