PDP says PEPC judgement lacking in law, generous on technicalities

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) saying it was hollow in facts, law and evidence but generous on technicalities.

In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP urged its supporters to remain calm while they consult their lawyers on the next step to take.

The statement reads: “Presidential Election Petition Court Judgment: Few moments ago, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) delivered Judgment in the Petition filed by our Party, the @OfficialPDPNig (People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Candidate, @Atiku (Atiku) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), @inecnigeria the All Progressives Congress (APC) @OfficialAPCNg and Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT over the declaration of the APC and Senator Tinubu as Winner of the February 25, 2023 Presidential election by INEC.

“As a Party, we have had an initial review of the Judgment as delivered by the PEPC and we unequivocally reject the said Judgement in its entirety. The Judgement is against reason, against the facts and evidence presented in Court; against the relevant Electoral Laws, Guidelines and Regulations as well as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). Indeed, the Judgment is generous in technicalities and very short in delivering substantial justice in the matter.

“The PDP, as a law-abiding political Party, will with our lawyers, have a comprehensive review of the Judgment and decide on the next line of action within the ambit of the law. The PDP calls on Nigerians to remain at alert, calm and united as our Party continues to lead the charge to defend Democracy and ensure that the Will of the people as expressed in the February 25, 2023 Presidential election is respected and restored.”