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Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by ayindejimmy(m): 8:06am On Apr 03, 2015 |
Jonathan stops PDP’s bid to contest Buhari’s victory Posted by: Yusuf Alli, Abuja in Featured, News 1 min ago President Goodluck Jonathan may have prevailed on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to challenge President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in last Saturday’s election. Instead of planning a case for the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, the Presidency will raise a Transition Committee on Tuesday, a source told The Nation yesterday. Vice President-elect Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is likely to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) team which will join the committee ahead of the May 29 transition. Ministers have started preparing their handover notes, it was also learnt. It was gathered that although some PDP stalwarts wanted Buhari’s victory challenged at the tribunal, the President thought otherwise. The party stalwarts, it was said, believe that some irregularities in some states are strong enough to upturn the final results of the election, which was hailed at home and abroad as substantially credible. Jonathan, it was learnt, said it made no sense — contesting Buhari’s victory— after he had conceded defeat. It was learnt that the PDP leaders referred to the electoral scenario in Ekiti where the All Progressives Congress(APC) went to tribunal despite the acceptance of defeat by ex-Governor Kayode Fayemi. The President, however, stood his ground that he would rather stand by his statesmanship attitude than going to tribunal. A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The President has prevailed on PDP to drop plans to go to tribunal against Buhari. He said he wants his word to be his bond, having been applauded by the international community. “At a point, Jonathan said ‘I don’t believe in post- election petition at tribunal because it distracts the incoming administration’. “He also said Nigeria must emulate other nations where once the presidential poll is lost and won, the new government must not be distracted with election petitions. “He told party leaders that he was not interested in going to the tribunal. It is now left for PDP leaders to heed his advice. “So as at Thursday, the government’s position is that the PDP should not go to tribunal.” Stating the PDP’s position on the elections in a statement yesterday, Chairman Adamu Mu’azu, said: “We have received reports of serious irregularities that characterized the conduct of the election and we shall channel our protests to the appropriate quarters in line with our profound respect for the rule of law and democratic ethos.” He did not say whether the party would go to the tribunal but added: “What is paramount to us is the survival of our democracy, the unity, peace and progress of our dear nation and the happiness of all our people. Nigeria is bigger than any political party, individual or group and her overall interest must be our priority at all times.” The President in 2010 at the 15th summit of the African Union (AU) in Kampala, Uganda described post-election litigation as a major distraction to governance. http://thenationonlineng.net/new/jonathan-stops-pdps-bid-to-contest-buharis-victory/ |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by giantstrides(m): 8:19am On Apr 03, 2015 |
Highly commendable, but is this the same man who spent millions of dollars all in a bid to win the election ? Perhaps, something or somebody is forcing him to back down . 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by lokito: 8:20am On Apr 03, 2015 |
i.e. Jonathan tells some mumu people to stop drinking the panadol meant for his own headache 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by gateofheaven(m): 8:22am On Apr 03, 2015 |
Finally!the change is here we don't need tribunals,thank you GEJ,let's all support our president elect sai BABA 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by Fairgodwin(m): 8:33am On Apr 03, 2015 |
This is how you practice true democracy. Jonathan keeps winning more hearts daily ever since the defeat. I tell you, with this attitude, very soon he's gonna be more popular and loved than even the new president. And remember people, he's qualified to contest again! Who knows; all of 'these' might just come in handy and count for him when that time finally comes. I respect you, Dr. Jonathan. |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by EagleNest(m): 8:34am On Apr 03, 2015 |
His lost of the presidency brought out his real personality. A man that does not feast on troubles but surrounded by wolves. 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by driand(m): 8:35am On Apr 03, 2015 |
The fear of kirikiri is the beginning of wisdom 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by Henrypraise41(m): 8:38am On Apr 03, 2015 |
Hmmm watch your backo, Awuf use to run bele, iv'e said my own. |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by talktrue1(m): 8:41am On Apr 03, 2015 |
I don’t believe in post-election petition at tribunal because it distracts the incoming administration’. Good to know that |
Re: Jonathan Stops Pdp’s Bid To Contest Buhari’s Victory by midolian(m): 8:45am On Apr 03, 2015 |
Wait o! Abi na another GEJ? |
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