In a statement titled “Commitment to the Rule of
Law,” Dele Momodu, the Director of Strategic
Communications for the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made a strong assertion on Monday regarding the
legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC),
claiming that his presidency was the outcome of a fraudulent election held on
February 25.
Emphasizing the significance of the judiciary’s role in
determining the true winner of the election, Momodu expressed his stance
shortly after President Tinubu’s inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th president.
Momodu stated his unwavering support for Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential
nominee, emphasizing that his loyalty was driven by a commitment to the rule of
law rather than personal gain.
“My position on the state of our beloved country,
Nigeria, is simple and unwavering. As a dedicated member of the PDP, I owe my
utmost allegiance to Nigeria and the principles of its rule of law. It is the
collective belief of my political party, the PDP, and others alike, that the
recent presidential election was marred by severe manipulation orchestrated by
the ruling party, APC, and these matters are currently before the courts.”
He further added, “Under no circumstances will I forsake
my party in pursuit of convenience or personal gain. Whether victory or defeat,
I shall remain steadfast in upholding this principle, devoid of any ill will or
bias against those who hold a different viewpoint. Democracy is a game of
choices, and I stand resolutely beside our candidate, the former Vice President
Atiku Abubakar, who has taken the honorable and peaceful step of seeking legal
recourse. This is the only way to foster the growth of our hard-fought
democracy. Sacrifices are not always convenient but often come with pain.”
With this statement, Momodu made it clear that his loyalty to
the PDP and his commitment to upholding the rule of law took precedence over
personal interests, reinforcing his belief in the democratic process and the
pursuit of justice through legal means.
