By NewsBits
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, Frank Nweke Jr has decried the hasty declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, winner of February 25 presidential election without addressing concerns over rigging and violence substantiated by international observers.
The former minister of Information who had earlier endorsed Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), equally prayed for “strength, wisdom, protection, and the grace of God for Peter Obi, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, and the entire team as they take the next steps.”
In a statement he personally signed, Nweke lamented that “in an election marked by the late arrival of materials, violent attacks, and reports of rigging substantiated by international observers, it is unfortunate that INEC prioritised declaring a winner over addressing the concerns of Nigerians. This is disappointing & unwise.
“At this time, I pray for strength, wisdom, protection, and the grace of God for Peter Obi, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, and the entire team as they take the next steps. I also pray for everyone who dared to believe, may your heart not be weary.
“Compatriots, I believe that we will rewrite our story. Keep hope alive, avoid violence, and be your brother’s keeper. My prayer is that wisdom and peace will guide our thoughts, utterances, and actions in the coming days and weeks.”
