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Yobe North Senatorial District: Senate President, Ahmed Lawal accepts fate
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has accepted the court ruling in regards to the dispute which emanated from the primaries of the All Progressive Congress, APC in his constituency.
Lawan on Thursday September 29th stated that he would not appeal the judgment delivered on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, which affirmed Bashir Machina as the authentic candidate of the APC for Yobe North Senatorial District in respect of the 2023 election.
The court had ruled that Lawan did not participate in the recognised primary election of the APC to select its candidate in the election held on 28 May.
Lawan in a statement signed by him said, “Yesterday, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgment on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections.
“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,” he said
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