• Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Emerald News Nigeria
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Emerald News Nigeria
No Result
View All Result

Atiku express fear about this as he avows to challenge election results in court

Atiku spoke publicly on the election for the first time in Abuja after he was defeated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in Saturday’s election.

by Emerald Nigeria
March 3, 2023
in Politics
ShareTweetShareShare

On Thursday, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, vowed to challenge the outcome of the just-concluded election but also expressed doubts about the Nigerian judiciary.

Atiku spoke publicly on the election for the first time in Abuja after he was defeated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in Saturday’s election.

Mr Tinubu, according to the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) early Wednesday, won the election with 8.8 million votes.

Atiku came second behind Mr Tinubu with 6.7 million votes while the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi, who scored 6.1 million, came third in the election.

The two opposition candidates described the election as flawed and vowed to challenge the outcomes in court at separate press conferences in Abuja on Thursday.

Responding to a question, Atiku said he had doubts if the judiciary was still credible as when he got judgements against the sitting President in 2007.

Also Read:

Isoko Youth Group Demands Suspension of INEC Ward Delineation Exercise in Delta South, Warns of Rising Ethnic Tensions

Odidi Community Refutes Claims of Ties to Gbaramatu Kingdom, Reaffirms Allegiance to Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom

JUST IN: INEC reacts to brewing crisis over ward delineation in Warri federal constituency (FULL STATEMENT)

Ward Delineation: Armed youths attack Iyara community, set house ablaze, injure several residents in Delta

Atiku, who was then the vice-president, said he fought the President, then Olusegun Obasanjo, in court and won 11 times right from the High Court to the Supreme Court without seeing a judge.

“I took my boss the (then) President (Olusegun Obasanjo) to court eleven times from the trial court up to the Supreme Court.”

The former vice president who said he could swear by the Holy Quoran that he never had to see any judge defeat his then-boss, expressed doubt if the judiciary was still as credible.

“I swear, I never saw any judge, yet I got a judgement against a sitting President. Do you think it is possible today to do it? Let us tell ourselves the truth. So, I cannot say whether it is the same judiciary or not until I test them,” he said.

When asked what he would do if he did not get a favourable judgement from the court in his challenge of the outcome of the presidential election, Atiku said: “What will I do? I will appeal to God.”

With Atiku’s displeasure over the outcome of the presidential election, his party is expected to lodge a petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that is already open in Abuja.

The law provides that a candidate dissatisfied with an election outcome is required to file their complaint at the tribunal within 45 days from the date of the announcement of results.

source: premium times

Tags: 2023AtikuelectionsINEC
ShareTweetShareSend
Previous Post

Gunmen in Argentina threaten football star Messi, fires shot

Next Post

Interesting days ahead as Peter Obi takes this legal step

Related Posts

Anambra Poised to Become West Africa’s Tech Hub — Governor Soludo

Anambra Poised to Become West Africa’s Tech Hub — Governor Soludo

June 29, 2025
Resignation: Respect Ganduje’s decision, it was made in good faith – Akpodoro tells critics

Resignation: Respect Ganduje’s decision, it was made in good faith – Akpodoro tells critics

June 29, 2025
You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

June 28, 2025
BREAKING: Senator Nwoko Moves to Establish Federal College of Agriculture in Idumuje-Ugboko as Bill Scales First Reading

A Senator Who Shows Up: Ned Nwoko’s Groundbreaking Constituency Leadership

June 27, 2025
Finally, Atiku abandons aggrieved 5 PDP governors, read what he said will happen to PDP leadership

Waziri Adamawa Title: Mayor Akpodoro expresses concern, worries over Atiku’s indigeneship

June 25, 2025
Senator Nwoko Makes Big Announcement to Delta North, Offers Full Scholarships for 90 Deserving Students

Delta North 2027: Rain of Endorsement on Senator Ned Nwoko

June 24, 2025
Next Post
Interesting days ahead as Peter Obi takes this legal step

Interesting days ahead as Peter Obi takes this legal step

Trending

  • (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Bridging the Digital Divide: First Lady, NDDC, RHI Champion Tech Access for Delta Students

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Waziri Adamawa Title: Mayor Akpodoro expresses concern, worries over Atiku’s indigeneship

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • We Will Celebrate His Life, Mourn His Death – Mayor of Urhoboland Commiserates with Dantata Family

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta First Lady Extends Food Outreach to 400 Households Under Renewed Hope Initiative

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Supreme Court Dismisses Second Attempt At Appeal By Dieyi Family In Ogwashi-Uku Royal Dispute

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Injustices done to Africa must be restituted by colonial masters – Ned Nwoko says

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • A Senator Who Shows Up: Ned Nwoko’s Groundbreaking Constituency Leadership

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Latest Stories

Senator Ned Nwoko Champions New Era for Nollywood at AGN Secretariat Launch

June 30, 2025

You’ve been a pillar of support to our people – Senator Nwoko celebrates Dein of Agbor at 48

June 30, 2025

Anambra Poised to Become West Africa’s Tech Hub — Governor Soludo

June 29, 2025

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

June 29, 2025

Resignation: Respect Ganduje’s decision, it was made in good faith – Akpodoro tells critics

June 29, 2025

We Will Celebrate His Life, Mourn His Death – Mayor of Urhoboland Commiserates with Dantata Family

June 29, 2025

You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

June 28, 2025

Injustices done to Africa must be restituted by colonial masters – Ned Nwoko says

June 28, 2025

A Senator Who Shows Up: Ned Nwoko’s Groundbreaking Constituency Leadership

June 27, 2025

Bridging the Digital Divide: First Lady, NDDC, RHI Champion Tech Access for Delta Students

June 27, 2025
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Emerald News Nigeria
  • Inside Delta
    • Niger Delta
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Relationship
  • Special Report

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.