Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has described the outcome of the recently concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections as an act of God.
Jatau said he has accepted the result with humility and a spirit of sportsmanship.
Speaking on the outcome of the party primaries, Jatau noted that the electoral process was conducted in line with the timetable and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stressing that electoral contests naturally produce winners and losers.
According to him, politics is a competitive process in which not every aspirant can emerge victorious, adding that participants must be prepared to accept the outcome while respecting established democratic procedures.
“Political contests come with two possible outcomes, victory or defeat. Some of our colleagues were successful in the primaries, and I congratulate them on their emergence,” he said.
The Speaker acknowledged that some aspirants who are dissatisfied with the outcome have chosen to seek redress through appropriate party channels and other legitimate avenues, expressing confidence that their concerns would be addressed in accordance with due process.
He, however, maintained that his personal response to the result has been guided by faith and political maturity.
“For me, I have long cultivated the spirit of sportsmanship. I see what happened as the will of God, and I have accepted it wholeheartedly and in good faith,” Jatau stated.
He expressed gratitude to God for the opportunities and achievements recorded throughout his political career, noting that every experience, whether favourable or otherwise, should be approached with appreciation and dignity.
The Speaker further urged party members and supporters to remain united and committed to the collective interests of the APC, stating the need for cohesion as preparations intensify ahead of future electoral contests.
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