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PDP Governors Forum Calls for End to Presidential Election Litigation

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on President Bola Tinubu's election, stating that it brings an end to the presidential election cycle. The PDP Governors Forum, led by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, expressed confidence in the judiciary and called for an end to litigation. However, they expressed concern over the disqualification of PDP candidates in Plateau State, citing precedents set by the Supreme Court.

The Forum communique read: "The meeting noted the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the 2023 presidential election and believes that this brings an end to the presidential election cycle as there must be an end to litigation." They also stated: "We are concerned that while the Supreme Court has laid down precedents on pre-election issues, PDP candidates in Plateau State are being disqualified on the same grounds."

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Governors Forum has called for an end to presidential election litigation following the Supreme Court's verdict on President Bola Tinubu's election.
  • The Forum expressed confidence in the judiciary and its ability to do justice in political cases.
  • However, they expressed concern over the disqualification of PDP candidates in Plateau State on pre-election grounds.
  • The Forum called on the judiciary to ensure that precedents set by the Supreme Court are not distorted.
  • They vowed to reposition and strengthen the PDP as a viable opposition party.

Statistics:

  • The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals by PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi.
  • The Presidential election cycle has come to an end with the Supreme Court's verdict.
  • The PDP Governors Forum has expressed concern over the disqualification of PDP candidates in Plateau State, citing precedents set by the Supreme Court.

Sources:

  • Vanguard (Copyright 2023 Vanguard. All rights reserved)
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)

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