Senate President Ahmad Lawan yesterday promised not appeal the judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, on the winner of Yobe North Senatorial District ticket for the 2023 election.

Lawan has spent over 23 years in the National Assembly’s legislature.

In a statement which he personally signed yesterday in Abuja, Lawan said he had accepted the judgment of the court which disqualified his candidacy and participation in the 2023 general election.

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The statement, titled: Court Judgment on Yobe North Senatorial District Candidacy, reads: “Yesterday, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgment on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National Assembly elections.

“The said judgment disqualifies my candidature and, therefore, my participation in the elections.

“After due consultations with my political associates, supporters and well-wishers, I have decided not to appeal against the judgment. I accept the judgment.

“At this juncture, I deem it appropriate to thank His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, for the leadership role in the APC political family in Yobe State. I also thank His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, for the support and brotherhood…”