•Report by Kamil Opeyemi
The Labour Party, LP, on Wednesday rejected the presidential election outcome.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Bola Tibubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner.
The Vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed described the exercise as “sham” adding that, the party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi would head to court to challenge the outcome.
He made this known at a press conference where he accused the INEC of violating its own laws, widespread technological problems, manipulation of results among others.
He said his principal, Peter Obi would address the world soon over the outcome of the election
“We are immensely grateful to the youth, obidients and all support groups, including Nigerians in diaspora for their sacrifices, conduct and commitment to a better Nigeria.
“It is our position that the purported results did not meet the minimum criteria of a transparent, free and fair election.
“In addition to the most condemnable attacks, violence, voter intimidation and suppression, the election was conducted in clear violation of agreed and promised INEC rules and guidelines, the Electoral Act 2002 as amended, and indeed the Nigerian Constitution.
“As evident the institutions of the state and leaders that were supposed to ensure the sanctity of the election again, and as in the past collaborated on colluded to subvert the will of the good people of Nigeria.
“Please be assured of our determination to fight the injustice that has been perpetrated on Nigerians through all legal and peaceful means,” he said
However, the vice-presidential candidate sued for peace and urged their supporters popularly tagged ‘the obidients’ and Nigerians to remain calm but continue to demand that the right should be done.
“While painful, we implore you all to please remain peaceful and calm as our fight on determination for a new Nigeria is just beginning.
“We equally encourage you all to continue with the campaigns and vote massively for Labour Party in the forthcoming governorship and state House of Assembly elections on much 11, 2023.
“Our principal, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi will in due course speak to you and indeed the nation.”