The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock at the judgment of the Supreme Court dismissing the appeal filed by the party and its candidate in the February 23 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar.
In a statement yesterday by the spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said the verdict delivered by the apex court was not what majority of Nigerians, who participated and observed the presidential election expected.
It
noted that even some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) did
not expect that the judgment could go that way,
“The PDP notes that it indeed made a solid case, with undisputable
evidence, showing that Atiku Abubakar won the presidential election and as such
is surprised that the justices of the Supreme Court held otherwise; however,
that is the highest court of the land.
“Notwithstanding, the distinction of our case remains for Nigerians,
including generations yet unborn, to appreciate”, the party said.
The PDP however expressed gratitude to millions of Nigerians across board for
voting Atiku Abubakar in the election as well as for their unflinching support
for the party during the election and throughout the duration of court
proceedings.
“Nevertheless, our party, indeed the nation, awaits the justices of the
Supreme Court to release their reasons behind their verdict”, the party
added.