During an interview with Arise Tv last night, the Spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, spoke about Atiku’s petition against Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election. Bwala addressed concerns that annulling the election result would be unprecedented in Nigeria’s history, stating that the test is before the supreme court now. He also addressed concerns about the cost of conducting another election, pointing out that INEC had already budgeted for the possibility of a runoff.
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“You must’ve heard a lot of people saying that annulling a presidential election result has never happened in Nigeria’s history, but the test is before the supreme court now. People who say if the Supreme Court annulled the election, what about the cost of conducting another one, INEC chairman already said before the election that it’s budget covers the possibility of a runoff.”
Bwala also emphasized the importance of the rule of law, stating that there can be no country without it. He acknowledged that some may be concerned about the potential for unrest if the election result is annulled, but made it clear that the pursuit of freedom for Nigeria is worth any temporary upheaval.
“And for those saying there will be crisis if the results are annulled, there is no country unless there is rule of law. If crisis after Tinubu’s victory is annulled is what it takes to free Nigeria, we want freedom.”
Bwala’s statement was a strong affirmation of Atiku’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring a fair and just election process. It also demonstrated a willingness to take bold action, even if it means facing temporary challenges and unrest.
