Presidential Poll: Nigerians Support Atiku’s Planned Court Action
Following calls by some prominent Nigerians and groups for Atiku Abubakar, defeated presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to concede defeat and drop his planned legal action, some Nigerians are reacting to the issue.
Many have expressed full support for Atiku’s decision to head to court so as to reclaim what they call his “stolen mandate” using the the hastag #IStandWithAtiku currently trending on twitter.
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It will be recalled that Muhammadu Buhari of the APC polled 15,191, 847 votes to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the PDP who polled 11,262,987 votes in the February 23 presidential election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Atiku had in February 27 rejected the result of the polls saying: “With regards to the Presidential elections that took place on February 23, 2019, it is clear that there were manifest and premeditated malpractices in many states which negate the results announced… Consequently, I hereby reject the result of the February 23, 2019 sham election and will be challenging it in court”
Below are some of the reactions:
I’m in full support of litigation on the stolen mandate of the collective. I will give my all, heart and Call in all favors to ensure justice is served. #iStandWithNigeria #iStandForJustice and #iStandWithAtiku on this. This is the worst election in the history of our democracy. https://t.co/t9S9NWo3e5
— SEGA L’évellieur®? (@segalink) March 5, 2019
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Nigeria needs a 3D leader, a pro business leader, a problem solver, A visionary leader not some tyrant, Dear Nigerians #IStandWithAtiku
— etukfolarinndifreke (@iam_ndy) March 5, 2019
All I know is that we got through abacha
— Tomiwa (@tommyeddy1000) March 5, 2019
The same God shall see us through this gang of riggers#IStandWithAtiku
When tyranny and oppression begins to set in it usually comes in the form of fighting fake corruption. The continuous detention of Atiku's lawyer and son in law without pressing charges is unconstitutional. It's emblematic of the FG dictatorial tendencies #IstandWithAtiku
— Black J? (@AkinnubiOmotola) March 5, 2019
Dear @atiku , they fear you because they know you're the right man for the job. They blackmail you because they see you as a purpose in progress. They arrest your close allies because they fear nothing deters you. Never back down from suing their asses. #IStandWithAtiku
— Bonita Bislam (@bonitanaija) March 5, 2019
Buhari has contested election 3 times before he won the 4th time. At no time did he conceed defeat. He didn't call obj in 2003, yar'adua in 2007 Jonathan in 2011. So why does he want @atiku to call him and congratulate him on a rigged election? #IStandWithAtiku
— Jasper Atas (@ManLikeJoa) March 5, 2019
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For every reason #IstandWithAtiku. I don’t mind donating too even though I don’t earn much but I would give as much as I can for us to regain the stolen mandate
— ?? ?????? (@alukstea) March 5, 2019
If Buhari won in a Free and Fair contest, why is he and the APC too scared and using all tactics to ensure that he doesn't head to Court? The @atiku I know will never bow to such useless pressure.
— Vicky Thompson-Owhorji (@Chinonu) March 5, 2019
Go to court, the people are behind, around and with you!#IStandWithAtiku
How can a man steal from me, and people are begging me not to go to court without giving me back what he stole from me. #AtikuMustGoToCourt #IStandWithAtiku
— Adewole Omoluabi (@Adewoleomoluabi) March 5, 2019
When did it become an "undemocratic act" for someone to go to court, but it is very Democratic for the soldiers, INEC, and APC governors to massively rig the Election for a perpetual failure to be reelected?#IStandWithAtiku pic.twitter.com/sQovMkQvx2
— SøSâ #IAmStillWithAtiku (@Oluwatomiisiin) March 5, 2019
The army and the entire SECURITY architecture was configured to deliver votes for the @apc.
— BurstMyBrain (@anambradecides1) March 5, 2019
But the will of the people that voted Atiku shall prevail legally irrespective of the mole planted in the supreme Court #IStandWithAtiku
We are not done yet Sir @atiku. It is the will of God that you retrieve your mandate. I shall continue to keep you and the team in my prayers. I wish you Godspeed. #IStandWithAtiku
— Dànte (@ChidiOmereji) March 5, 2019
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Am I the only one who have noticed that Atiku is being criticized by even the folks you think have their sense intact & those who you think want moving forward for good but are clapping for a govt led by an expert in putting up a giant broom in the FCT?
— Adebayo (@Iamtzadebayo) March 5, 2019
For me, #IStandWithAtiku
Come rain come sun #IStandWithAtiku ?
— Mr Dee (@Devcron5) March 5, 2019
The removal of onoghen Is the first successful or semi successful civilian coup that ever took place in Nigeria.tanko Ibrahim is a stooge and puppet of apc. But he cannot shortchange the will of the people. They would revolt#IStandWithAtiku
— BurstMyBrain (@anambradecides1) March 5, 2019
#IStandWithAtiku Same Buhari that could not imitate Gej in conducting a free and fair election now wants Atiku to imitate GEJ and concede defeat.
— Ngozi (@9jacrib) March 5, 2019
Those asking if Atiku has called Buhari. Please, tell me,did Buhari ever call those that won him in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 elections?
Dear @atiku, As part of my contribution to the eminent litigation to retrieve the mandate of the People from the usurper @MBuhari and the @OfficialAPCNg, I am pledging N10,000 Worth of Stationaries for the legal team. And another N10,000 worth of Water. #Istandwithatiku pic.twitter.com/barPK1mpAg
— Michael Pepple (@MichaelPepple_T) March 4, 2019
Dear @atiku , you're a brave man. We supported and still support you. If you bow to this hideous pressure to recind your decision to go to court then you will let down the confidence of close to 11M believers in this l democratic undertaking. #IStandWithAtiku
— Praise (@supapraise) March 5, 2019
APC Tweeter handle has just been unconfirmed by Tweeter, while PDP still remains confirmed. This is to tell you that the world has started taking it up on them. ?#NigeriaDecides2019Rigged #IStandWithAtiku #BuhariCondonesEvil
— Eddy TalentMoney (@EddyTalentMoney) February 27, 2019
CC – #BuhariShould #BuhariHasWon #Buhari pic.twitter.com/qM8viqt4ge
The North (by hook or crook), treated him like a southerner, just because he's not an ethnic bigot.
— Goodluck Azunwena (@gluck_azunwena) February 27, 2019
As he heads to court, We will support him with our voices just like we'd support a fellow Southerner(for the love of country).#IStandWithAtiku pic.twitter.com/3m5B7Zx7fe
These guys are a bunch of jokers. Which forum? @atiku kindly head to court and do not listen to the ongoing jargons. What is @MBuhari and @OfficialAPCNg afraid of? My vote should not be wasted.#istandwithatiku
— pearle peters (@pearlele) March 4, 2019
Ask me 1million times…and I will answer 1million times #IStandWithAtiku he must pursue every legal avenues to retrieve our mandate freely given on the 23rd of Feb 2019. pic.twitter.com/sPLOTfoHDs
— Anthony Ehilebo (@AnthonyEhilebo) March 5, 2019
It is the beauty of democracy, go to court I beg no make our vote waste. Oshomole came in through the same process why is he scared? #IStandWithAtiku
— Michael Ipinmidu (@sonexmike) March 5, 2019
Dear @atiku, this fight is not just for you. This fight is for Nigeria! This fight is for our democracy! Go to court, not because we trust the judiciary to give you justice, but because if nothing is done, the coming elections will be worse. #IStandWithAtiku
— Agunwa Oluchi (@Iam_Olamma) March 5, 2019
#IStandWithAtiku #IStandWithAtiku #IStandWithAtiku
— ©Comrd.Jessica Ogwata (@WomenVoiceNG) March 5, 2019
Buhari should not be forced to us.
In democracy whom we,in majority votes elected should be our President.@inecnigeria have no moral to rig the election the massive manner they did.
S h a m e to @inecnigeria
No matter how rich @atiku is, he should open an account to allow people fund his legal team at court.
— Tomiwa (@tommyeddy1000) March 5, 2019
Even the buhari we are complaining about got some donations and "we are where we are today" #IStandWithAtiku
36 Presidential aspirants asks Atiku not to go to Court … All the 36 aspirants had less than 150000 votes. They should be more interested in the judicial outcome as Democrats, not giving paid speeches… @atiku should go ahead and get his mandate .. #IStandWithAtiku
— Dare Hardy (@DareHardy09) March 5, 2019
That's how i met someone at the saloon yesterday raining curses on @atiku and this man has been jobless all these while, he is solely unemployed. Now i understand all that burna boy said#IStandWithAtiku
— Tomiwa (@tommyeddy1000) March 5, 2019
Well meaning Nigerians are ready to contribute money to Support @Atiku to reclaim his stolen mandate.
— Ochinanwata D 1st (@mr_ochonogor) March 5, 2019
We are just waiting for the GoFundme /account number #IStandWithAtiku
@APCNigeria cheats, steals, destroys and lie, qualities of the devil #IStandWithAtiku
— Ādétòmíwá ?? (@I_amjao) March 5, 2019
Why will someone being persuaded not to express his grievances in a court of competent jurisdiction? If @atiku believe he can reclaim his stolen mandate in law court, let it be. Is my first time hearing this, and it can only happen in Nigeria.#IStandWithAtiku
— True Patriots™???? (@edeteemmanuel) March 5, 2019
Those pestering @atiku to withdraw his legal suit against his stolen mandate are anti-people and anti-peace. Any government that can go any length to retain a stolen mandate have a lot to offer to themselves and not the people. #IStandWithAtiku
— Atiku Monitor (@atikumonitor) March 5, 2019
I sense a palpable fear from d cacophony of voices bemoaning d fact that Atiku want to approach d court to reclaim Nigerians mandate.
— John Chinedu Eze (@johnchinedueze) March 5, 2019
The aforementioned is d more reason I want Atiku to go to court at least for our electoral jurisprudence whether he wins or not. #IStandWithAtiku
His rule in Anambra state, gave rise to the visible democratic rule the people enjoy over there. Even the current governor is very careful with his utterances and actions, cos its only there that the people indeed has more power than their government (state). #IStandWithAtiku
— Gran™️☣️ (@reanzee) March 5, 2019
If APC like they should arrest the whole Nigeria as far as am concern #IStandWithAtiku because is a shame that most Nigerians are still supporting bad leadership which shows that this country can never get it right
— lawrence crisla (@lawrencrisla) March 5, 2019
Very good for democracy
— Franklin ? (@Kenechukwu_F) March 5, 2019
At least let start from here, those that lost their lives because of ruthless and unlawful use of military in election day will be very happy for this move. #IStandWithAtiku #AtikuIsComing https://t.co/jigZ9Lm2sX
