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Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku
Abubakar, has attributed the low turn-out of voters in the ongoing
governorship and state assembly elections to alleged rigging of the
presidential poll.
Abubakar, has attributed the low turn-out of voters in the ongoing
governorship and state assembly elections to alleged rigging of the
presidential poll.
Atiku spoke after casting his ballot at the Ajiya polling unit 02,
Gwadabawa ward of Yola north local government of Adamawa state.
“There is low voter turn out and I believe it’s because of the last
election which was marred by a lot of irregularities,” he said.
The former Vice President said the involvement of the military in the
election is unconstitutional, urging the electorate to be law-abiding.
Speaking on his loss, Atiku said he was committed to challenging the
result 0f the election in court.
He called on his supporters to remain calm and await the outcome of the
legal action.
Earlier, President Muhammadu Buhari said he expected Atiku to challenge
the presidential election in court.