The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the last month’s Edo State gubernatorial election, Olumide Akpata, has disclosed his reasons for not challenging the result of the election.
Recall that Akpata emerged third with 22, 763 votes in the election.He lost to the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Monday Okpebholo, who raked in 291,667 votes to defeat PDP’s Asue Ighodalo, who came second with 247,274 votes.
Three weeks after the contest, Akpata said on Saturday that he wouldn’t approach the Tribunal, despite citing irregularities and electoral malpractice in the exercise.
In a post on his X handle, he noted his reasons for taking such decision.
His post reads,”My decision not to approach the tribunal is not a capitulation to injustice but a resolute stand against a flawed system.
” I choose to rise above the quagmire of protracted legal battles that often serve to legitimise a fundamentally compromised process.
“Instead, I commit myself to the arduous but necessary task of systemic reform. Our fight transcends the confines of a courtroom; it is a battle for the very soul of our democracy.
“Read my full statement that addresses my decision not to approach the Edo State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal.
“I delve into the rationale behind this crucial choice, confront circulating rumours head-on, outline my strategic vision for electoral reform, and chart the course for our collective political future.”
He went ahead to share the full details of his statement in the post
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