APC Chieftain Urges Senator Karimi to Accept Court Ruling
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja, Mohammed Ibrahim, has advised his former political leader, Senator Sunday Karimi, to accept the Federal High Court's decision regarding the Kogi West Senatorial candidacy.
In a statement issued on Friday, Ibrahim withdrew his support for Karimi, stating that the court's final verdict reflected the party's and the people's wishes.
"I am one of his supporters, but it's obvious the party's interest is superior to that of any individual," Ibrahim said.
The APC chieftain also dismissed speculations that the party could lose Kogi West without Karimi's support. He urged the lawmaker and his supporters to put aside their differences and work towards the party's success in the district by rallying behind the court-recognized candidate, Aro.
- The Federal High Court had ruled in favor of Sunday Bamidele Aro as the authentic APC Kogi West Senatorial candidate.
- Senator Sunday Karimi had challenged Aro's victory in the primary election held in May.
- Ibrahim emphasized the importance of adhering to party decisions and putting the party's interests first.
The APC chieftain's statement comes after the Federal High Court in Lokoja had affirmed Aro's victory in the APC Kogi West Senatorial primary election held in May. The court ruled that Sunday Bamidele Aro is the authentic APC Kogi West Senatorial candidate.
In his statement, Mohammed Ibrahim, a prominent figure in the APC, urged Senator Karimi and his supporters to put aside their differences and support Aro, the court-recognized candidate.
By emphasizing the importance of adhering to party decisions and prioritizing the party's interests, Ibrahim's statement highlights the importance of unity within the APC.
APC Stands by Court Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Federal High Court's decision regarding the Kogi West Senatorial primary election.
Following the court's affirmation of Sunday Bamidele Aro as the authentic APC Kogi West Senatorial candidate, the party leadership has called for unity and support for Aro.
Ibrahim Urges Karimi and Supporters to Unite
Speaking on the matter, Mohammed Ibrahim, a prominent figure in the APC, urged Senator Sunday Karimi and his supporters to put aside their differences and rally behind court-recognized candidate, Sunday Bamidele Aro.
Ibrahim emphasized the importance of adhering to party decisions and prioritizing the party's interests, highlighting the need for unity within the APC.
APC Stands by Court Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Federal High Court's decision regarding the Kogi West Senatorial primary election.
After the court affirmed Sunday Bamidele Aro as the authentic APC Kogi West Senatorial candidate, the party leadership has called for unity and support for Aro.
Ibrahim Urges Karimi and Supporters to Unite
Speaking on the matter, Mohammed Ibrahim, a prominent figure in the APC, urged Senator Sunday Karimi and his supporters to put aside their differences and rally behind court-recognized candidate, Sunday Bamidele Aro.
Ibrahim emphasized the importance of adhering to party decisions and prioritizing the party's interests, highlighting the need for unity within the APC.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>