The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that would act within the
\nconfines of the rule of law regarding the Kogi State governorship
\nelection.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued by its national publicity secretary, Mai Mala
\nBuni, the party said its response on the matter would, however, be
\nbased on the constitution.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn INEC\u2019s position that the November 21, 2015 governorship poll in
\nKogi State was inconclusive, APC is studying the declaration of the
\nReturning Officer, Prof. Emmanuel Kucha, who is the Vice Chancellor of
\nthe Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, based on Section M,
\nParagraph 4 (Page 22) of INEC Approved Guidelines and Regulations for
\nthe Conduct of the 2015 General Elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cAPC believes in the rule of law, strict adherence to 1999
\nConstitution and Electoral Act 2010 (as amended),\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government was a product of the rule of law. We have absolute
\nfaith in the nation\u2019s law and we will not in any manner undermine the
\nlaw. Our observations and position will be within the laws of the
\nland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe situation in Kogi State is a test case for the rule of law and
\nour growing democracy. APC is committed to its pledge to ensure a
\nsustainable democracy in the country\u201d, it said.
\nWhile commiserating with the deceased family, the party stated that it
\nwould not abandon its candidate even in death.<\/p>\n
APC also appealed to the people of the state and indeed its supporters
\nto remain calm in the face of the ill development.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis Excellency, Prince Abubakar Audu was certainly one of our stars,
\na democrat par excellence, a development-oriented leader and a beacon
\nfor the liberation of Kogi State from its apparent decay. He was a
\nPrince of hope, a symbol of peace and an apostle of unity and
\nreintegration of Kogi State.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe commiserate with his family and the great people of Kogi State for
\nhaving a strong belief in Abubakar Audu\u2019s capacity to redeem the
\nstate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe demise of Prince Abubakar Audu has no doubt created a big vacuum
\nin Kogi State and APC but we take solace in the fact that God gives,
\nGod takes. He might have physically transited but he will forever be
\nspiritually and politically relevant not only in Kogi State but in
\nNigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appeal to the people of the state to see Audu\u2019s death as an act of
\nGod. There should be no recourse to lawlessness or vindictiveness in
\nwhatever form. The only honour we can do Prince Abubakar Audu is to
\nremain peaceful and resolve to be undaunted in preserving the adorable
\nideals he lived for. It was evident to all that he ran a good race, he
\nplayed his part well and he earned a rare rating as an exemplary
\nleader.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will not abandon Prince Abubakar Audu even in death because his
\nlegacies are timeless, his virtues can withstand all seasons and his
\nvision remains immortal.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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