A past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba has urged Atiku Abubakar to change his mind about going to court to contest results announced after the 2019 Presidential Election.
The former Vice President refused to accept the declaration, citing how it is unacceptable and will be challenged in the court of law.
However, as per reports from Premium Times, Mr Agbakoba has urged Atiku to not go ahead with that action because he sees him as one that can become the number one citizen of the country someday if only he changes his mind about taking any matters concerning the elections to court.
He said, ”I understand the PDP is aggrieved about the outcome of the election and alleged massive irregularities but I urge former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar not to approach the Election Petition Tribunal,”
”This is not to say I do not recognise the massive irregularities in the 2019 Presidential Election. I can see how tempting it is to take the option of the Election Petition Tribunal but that in my view is not the right decision.”
”He might have moved backwards by his loss but he should not lose sight of the legacy and greatness that lies in front of him. He can build a new Nigeria movement from the motley of small parties, third force actors, change actors and millions who are desperate for a strong, united Nigeria,”
”There is also a lot of work to be done in both political and electoral reforms. I request former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar to step into the shoes.”
”The voting pattern for the 2019 Presidential Election shows ethnicity played a significant role in the Election. President Muhammadu Buhari kept his base in the North while former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar largely held his base in the South.
”Both All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) benefited from primordial voting. The excepted zone is the South-west where voting occurred on the basis of issues.”
