We are growing democracy the most civilized way – Obi

…Praises Atiku, PDP for standing for democracy

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 Presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has said that by challenging the outcome of the election in court, the presidential candidate and the party have chosen the most civilized manner to seek redress and grow Nigeria’s democracy.

Obi eulogized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for always standing for democracy and for PDP successfully nurturing democracy for 16 years and conducting one of the most credible elections it lost and seamlessly handed over power to the opposition.

This was contained in a statement from his media office soon after the PDP filed a petition against the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progress Congress (APC) in Abuja on Monday.

He said that all lovers of democracy and justice should be happy with the development.

The former governor of Anambra state said that it would have been suicidal to ignore the monumental fraud that characterized the February 23 Presidential election and let it go unchallenged.

“By challenging the fraud, we have decided to deepen democracy the civilized way as a party and a people that believe in the rule of law,” he added.

Obi finally called on all democrats to remain prayerful and remain focused, knowing that victory is sure to come the way of those who seek justice and fairness.