GROUP URGES ATIKU TO DROP ELECTION PETITION

The forum for Presidential candidates and political parties on governance has called on the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP to drop his intentions on going to court to seek redress on the results of thejust concluded Nigerian Presidential elections.

“We urge the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to disregard the advice of those asking him to challenge the outcome of the presidential election in court,” the chairman Mr. Shittu Mohammed said.

He stressed that Atiku Abubukar could contribute to making the country a better place even if he did not get a place in Government. Also, the peace of the country is needed at a time like this.

The PDP flag bearer had vowed to challenge the election in court and has also gone ahead to inaugurate his legal team for that purpose.