Labour Party Rejects Tribunal Verdict Affirming Tinubu’s Presidential Win
The Labour Party has rejected Wednesday’s judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal affirming Bola Tinubu as winner of the February 25 presidential polls.
In a strong rebuke, Labour Party spokesman Ifoh Obiora decried the ruling as unjust and not reflecting the law or people’s will. He stated the party watched the dismissal of its petitions with dismay.
Obiora contended Nigerians witnessed the electoral robbery on February 25 which was globally condemned. He accused the tribunal of refusing to accept the obvious flaws despite evidence of manifest corruption.
While saluting its legal team for exposing lapses, Obiora lamented the tribunal outcome as a blow to democracy. But he asserted Labour Party refuses to give up on Nigeria.
The party particularly faulted the tribunal overlooking its allegations on Tinubu’s past drug conviction in the US. Obiora insisted the substance of the party’s position will come after reviewing the judgment.
Labour Party’s presidential hopeful Peter Obi and supporters had been optimistic of a favorable verdict from the tribunal. But the wholesale dismissal of the party’s petitions has dealt a major blow in their quest to prove the election was rigged.
Despite initial disappointment, Labour Party has signaled it will continue the legal fight while urging supporters to remain hopeful. The party believes the judgment failed to serve justice but claims democracy will ultimately prevail.
