Former Senate President, Senator David Mark has recommended those who will lose in the upcoming general election to congratulate the winners rather than filing a lawsuit.
Mark, who advocated a stop to the politics of resentment, also encouraged Nigerians as a whole to take on the challenges of holding free, fair, credible, and acceptable elections that will stand the test of time in February 2023.
This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, on Sunday in Minna.
He said: “All the stakeholders, including the INEC, the political parties, the security agencies, the media and civil society organisations, should take the exercise as a call to national service to ensure hitch-free polls.
“I crave an electoral process that is devoid of irregularities. I hope for an election result that will not attract litigation, where the loser willingly congratulates the winner.
“This is the foundation and a sure way towards the socio-political and economic emancipation of the country,“ he said.
To prevent serious risk to the nation, he warned against electoral violence.
As a result, he asked election candidates to warn their followers against taking any actions that would harm the electoral process.
To safeguard the nation’s interests and territorial integrity, Mr Mark reminded the gladiators that everything needed to be done.
Regardless of the outcome of the polls, he declared, Nigeria is our only option.
