Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has reaffirmed that it is unconstitutional for President-elect Bola Tinubu to be inaugurated, assuring Nigerians that the party will retrieve its win.
He asserts that the Labour Party won the election and will assert its mandate in court if justice is served.
After attending a wedding at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna, Datti, who was joined by his presidential candidate Peter Obi, addressed the newsmen.
He said, “Let us not forget that we are law-abiding citizens who cannot go against the government. As I have always emphasized, God is supreme, followed by the government. If the government chooses to be just, it can be.
“We have expressed our belief that there was injustice against us in the recent election. The law grants us the right to seek redress in court, and we are awaiting our mandate, the mandate of Nigerians.
“Peter Obi and I won this election, and if justice prevails in Nigeria, by God’s will, we will lead Nigeria and fix the country.”
He claimed that even if they inaugurate the president-elect, it won’t make people like them any weaker; rather, it will only strengthen them.
Peter Obi asserted that the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration will be decided by the court.
Obi acknowledged the problems with Nigeria’s democracy but emphasized the significance of keeping the country’s citizens at peace.
“There are issues with Nigeria’s democracy, but we must live peacefully and focus on addressing the country’s challenges such as security, poverty, education, and other crucial matters that require our attention.”
When asked about the legality of the new president’s swearing-in on Monday, he said, “Well, the court will decide. As I mentioned earlier, we must continue to pursue peace, religious harmony, ethnic harmony, and coexistence. These are the most important things at the moment.”
