Former Senator Grace Bent has appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, to accept their defeat in the February 25 presidential election in good faith.

“Going to court will lead them to exercise in futility with no positive impact in the judiciary and democratic systems,” Ms Bent said.

She added, “I believe in the duo style of leadership; the ticket will unite us more than the thinking of many who are selfish to look at it from the religious point of view.”

Ms Bent, who represented Adamawa South at the National Assembly, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Yola.

She congratulated the president-elect, Bola Tinubu and his running mate Kashim Shettima for a well-deserved victory.

“Engaging in a legal tussle on the widely adjudged most credible election will amount to only unnecessary distraction to hold down the process of leadership to thrive.

“The presidential election results were a true reflection of Nigerians’ honest votes; you don’t need to waste your time and resources.

Ms Bent added, “I wish them good tenure in office; I know in their ticket Nigerians will smile again.”

(NAN)