Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has stated that collated results show that he is leading and on his way to victory.
Making
a statement on Sunday through his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku added
that the initial indications from the PDPs simultaneous vote count
(SVC) assures them of victory.
“With strong shares of
vote in SS, SE as well as an increased share in SW and NC we are very
pleased with the progress the PDP has made. We look forward to sharing
some exciting news in other parts of the country very soon, which will
confound all the armchair pundits.
“I would like to sincerely
thank the millions of people who, despite having to bear the additional
burden of a postponed election, came out yesterday to vote for me and
the other PDP candidates standing in this election.”
“The people
of Nigeria can take solace that very soon the living nightmare of the
last four years will come to an end so that together we will get Nigeria
working again,” he said.
Atiku went on to task
Nigerians to be on vigil so as to ensure that the vote recorded at
various polling units are not tapered with by APC forces.
“I
am familiar with how brazen and the complete lack of shame the APC can
exhibit, but even I was shocked to witness just how low they went last
night by accusing the PDP of ‘recruiting armed thugs’ to do just that.
Why would we want to do that when we are winning?
“Furthermore, I
would like to say how proud I was of PDP supporters who conducted
themselves so peacefully despite the significant provocations and
threats of violence, removal and burning of ballot boxes and the likes.”
Atiku concluded by tasking President Muhammadu Buhari on his promise of a free and fair election.
“General
Buhari you have promised our people and the world that you would
conduct ‘free, fair and credible elections’ so please call off the
wilder elements within your party and deliver on your promise.”
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