I withdrew from tribunal for stability of Nasarawa –Senator Al-makura

By David Okpashi

Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura has said that his withdrawal from the National Assembly and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia is for the stability of the state.

Senator AlMakura in a statement issued and made available to Journalists in Lafia Friday, said he withdrew his case challenging the election of Mohammed Ogboshi Onawo of the People’s Democratic party PDP because no sacrifice is too much for the stability of Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large.

The Senator representing Nasarawa South at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, explained that as a patriotic citizen, he chose to make the necessary sacrifice in order for the state and country to move forward.

According to the lawmaker, politics is not a do-or-die affair and that there is every need to renew the peoples hope for a better future.

“A lot has happened in the last few months from the beginning of the campaign heralding the 2023 elections. This has resulted in unforseen happenings that is alien to our polity. We must therefore think out of the box to arrest the ugly trend.

“Usually, where the outcome of election has shown certain violations of the law, it is normal to seek redress in the tribunals. However, our situation today calls for a more pragmatic approach and consolidation of the stability that is gradually returning to our state,” Al-makura stated.

AlMakura who noted that litigation come with lots of acrimony and some level of instability in governance, said he decided to withdraw his case before the election petition tribunal, following pleas from revered traditional rulers and other leaders.

“After due consultation with stakeholders. I directed my lawyers to withdraw my petition against the candidate of the PDP. I am convinced that we have had enough distraction and time is of the essence in governance,” he added.

Senator Al-makura, however expressed deep appreciation to all his supporters, friends, family and citizens of Nasarawa South, as well as the entire state who stood firm throughout the struggle.

“I cannot thank you enough. I call on all the people of Nasarawa State to continue to live peacefully, harmoniously and should play politics without bitterness as our destiny as a people is irrevocably bound together,” the lawmaker declared.