Ex PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that Nigeria will fulfill her potential as the nation of Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.
This was his reaction to the Supreme Court ruling which sacked Emeke Ihedioha as Imo State governor.
According to Atiku, Nigerians must accept the judgment even if it was unexpected and unpalatable because the court has the final say.
He added that the rule of law has to keep guiding the path of politics in Nigeria and Emeka Ihedioha will bounce back from this shocking setback.
His words, “With regards to the judgment of the Supreme Court, which nullified the election of the candidate of the @OfficialPDPNig, @EmekaIhedioha, as Governor of the state of Imo, I can only say that since the Supreme Court is final, we must accept its judgment.
“However unexpected and unpalatable it may be. The Rule of law must guide our paths even if logic sheds light on a different path. Let me state unequivocally that I solidarize with @EmekaIhedioha, a man I know to be a great leader of men and resources.
“In the fullness of time, I'm convinced that he'll overcome this setback and emerge stronger.
“I also stand fully with the Peoples Democratic Party. In good and bad times, we must continue to be the object of hope that the Nigerian people have for their escape from the prevailing despotism and despair that has gripped nearly every aspect of our national life.
“We provided genuine democracy for this nation once before, and I believe it is our destiny to democratically restore what has been lost due to the encroachment of anti-democratic agents.
“Philosophers have said that tough times never last, however, that tough people do. I urge the people of Imo and the entirety of the Nigerian people not to give in to despair.
“This nation has gone through despotic times before, and we've survived them and thrived. I'm very confident that this history will repeat itself.
“My greatest desire, and one I hope to see again in my lifetime, is that Nigeria will fulfill its potential as the land of Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress. These four ideals have been missing from our borders for a while, and all freedom-loving Nigerians ought to henceforth work together to bring them back. So help us God.”