LP gubernatorial candidate urges Atiku and Obi to drop lawsuit against Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been encouraged to drop his challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s win.

Yohanna Margif, a 2023 Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial contestant in Plateau, made the call in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja.

He also asked Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate who is also contesting Mr Tinubu’s win at the tribunal, to do the same.

The LP stalwart stated that calling on Messrs Obi and Abubakar was vital to promote national unity and unification.

“The new leadership of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu has shown capacity to lead and improve the nation’s fortunes without fear or favour, which is crystal clear and visible within just four weeks in office.

“With is happenings in Nigeria in the recent past, ranging from insecurity to unemployment and religious intolerance, it is critical to embark on a project of national unity and integration.

“This will ease the burdens and wounds caused by the outgone administration and enable Tinubu to sail the ship called the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the promised land,” he said.

Mr Margif praised Mr Abubakar and Mr Obi for submitting their case against the election to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) rather than using illegal means.

This, he believes, is in keeping with the principles of democracy, sportsmanship, patriotism, national unity, and integration.

“The electioneering campaigns have come and gone, leaving behind the unsettled dust at the PEPT, where both Abubakar and Peter Obi are challenging the outcome of the election won by Tinubu.

“This is democracy and everyone has the right to be heard but that notwithstanding, I wish to applaud the presidential candidates of all political parties for the peaceful conduct during the elections.

“Also for seeking legal redress over conflict, which is the virtue and spirit of sportsmanship.

“However, I call on both Obi and Abubakar to sheath their swords by withdrawing their cases at the tribunal for the sake of national unity and integration,” he said.

Mr Margif, who identified himself as a peace ambassador, said Mr Tinubu’s election as President was God’s will and decision for Nigeria.

He went on to say that Mr Tinubu became President without the help of a political godfather because it was God’s will.

“Today, what all Nigerians are looking for are good governance and dividends of democracy and, as it stands, President Tinubu is already on the right track to economic recovery and nation-building.

“In my opinion, Tinubu is the will of God and we must accept it because while I, for instance, voted for Obi, some voted for Abubakar, others voted for Tinubu but the outcome of the election favoured Tinubu.

“Personally, regardless of my litigation against LP’s Plateau State Chapter and the National Executive Councils pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja, I’m willing to withdraw the case and forgive all.

“As such, I also suggest that Obi and the LP, as well as Abubakar and PDP should do the same in the interest of national integration,” he said.

Mr Margif, who was elected as the LP’s gubernatorial candidate for Plateau but later replaced by Patrick Dakum, also urged Mr Tinubu to build a government of national unity and integration.

He stated that the emphasis on national unity and integration was shared by all candidates, political parties, and manifestos during the general elections.

According to the LP stalwart, Nigeria’s strength is its unity and integration.

He challenged the Tinubu administration to use the Renewed Hope motto to usher in a new Nigeria that is in line with the ambitions of the nation’s founding fathers.

“I, therefore, appeal to President Tinubu to consider and put national unity and integration above all by forming a government of national unity and integration.

“The leadership of the ‘Renewed Hope’ administration should also consider a platform that will include women and youth in governance,.

“It should also ensure that it designs and establishes enduring youth-based national policies,” Mr Margif said.

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