SENATE PRESIDENT, AHMAD LAWAN ACCEPTS DISQUALIFICATION BY COURT JUDGMENT.
Written by AIGBOKHAEBHO OKHUELEIGBE on September 29, 2022
The President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says he will not appeal the judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe State, that declared Bashir Machina as the candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District in the 2023 National Assembly elections.
Lawan in a personally signed statement says he has accepted the judgment of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the election.
The Senate President said his decision to accept the outcome was taken after due consultation with his political associates, supporters and well-wishers.
Lawan thanked his constituents for what he described as their support, loyalty, and unreserved commitment to the course of building Yobe North Senatorial District and the entire state.
He pledged to continue to serve the country in his personal and official capacities at all times.
Story By Oyediya Urum
