Lawan gives up, accepts court judgment recognising Machina as APC candidate

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has finally given up on his ambition to return to the Senate.

In a statement he personally signed on Thursday, Lawan said he would not appeal the judgement delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, which ordered that Bachir Machina be recognised as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) for Yobe North Senatorial District.

Lawan said he has accepted the judgement of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the elections.

“Yesterday, Wednesday, 28th September, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgement on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections.

“The said judgement disqualifies my candidature and therefore my participation in the elections.

“After due consultations with my political associates, supporters and well-wishers, I have decided not to appeal against the judgement. I accept the judgement.

“At this juncture, I deem it appropriate to thank His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam for the leadership role in the APC political family in Yobe State. I also thank His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni for the support and brotherhood.

“To my constituents, I thank you all for your  unflinching support, loyalty and unreserved committment to the course of building our people and Yobe North Senatorial District and indeed Yobe State.

“I want to assure you that I will continue to serve you in my personal and any other capacity at all times.

“We journeyed together for a long time, and this journey will remain a life long journey. It has been a wonderful relationship and it can only get stronger. I am indebted to you all. Alhamdulillah,” Lawan said.