Lawan accepts court ruling on disputed senatorial ticket
Senator Ahmad Lawan, the president of Senate, has said he would not appeal the ruling of a federal high court, which recognised Bashir Machina as the rightful candidate for Yobe north senatorial district.
Lawan and Machina had battled for the ticket, with both emerging candidates at separate primary elections.
In his tweets on Thursday, Lawan said he accept the judgment.
“The said judgement disqualifies my candidature and therefore my participation in the elections.
“After due consultations with my political associates, supporters and well-wishers, I have decided not to appeal against the judgement. I accept the judgement.
“At this juncture, I deem it appropriate to thank His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam for the leadership role in the APC political family in Yobe State. I also thank His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni for the support and brotherhood.
“To my constituents, I thank you all for your unflinching support, loyalty and unreserved committment to the course of building our people and Yobe North Senatorial District and indeed Yobe State.
“I want to assure you that I will continue to serve you in my personal and any other capacity at all times. We journeyed together for a long time, and this journey will remain a life long journey.”
