He added the announcement by the SSS might further create tension in the country, stressing it would be better for those already identified to be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
Messrs Ariwoola and Tinubu had planned their trips a week apart and had the Supreme Court’s head disguised as a physically challenged man to facilitate the meeting without arousing suspicion from
“Today, it (INEC) has issued the pronounced winner with (a) certificate of return. I have taken it in good faith,” said Mr Gawuna.
The event, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, also witnessed the presentation of certificates of return to 32 newly elected House of Assembly members.
INEC will present certificates of return to Governor Bala Mohammed and 31 elected Bauchi assembly legislators.
He said that he decided to withdraw the petition despite glaring electoral malpractices.
Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, in his ruling, granted the ex-parte order, directing INEC to allow the candidates to inspect the materials used for the elections.
According to the letter, the former speaker says he aligns himself with the request made by the state chapter to the National Working Committee (NWC) for a ‘consensus candidate’
The party chairman called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all electoral offenders in the recently concluded general elections in the state.
The certificates will be issued to Mr Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Femi Hamzat and 40 state assembly-elect members.
