Mr Soyinka said the two old political warhorses should have quit the stage for “fresh blood.”
“The former senator that led the group is a member of NNPP. He left APC sometime ago but has decided to come back to cause trouble for us.”
Alhaji Shu’aibu Iliyasu, the candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for Kurfi state constituency in Katsina State, has demanded a recount of ballot papers used for the March 18 election
Mr Adebutu had rejected the outcome of the election, alleging irregularities, violence and massive rigging.
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.
The minister of state for labour accused opposition parties of trying to truncate Nigeria’s democracy.
The PDP chieftain said that he supported the APC candidate because it conformed with the existing power-rotation formular in the state.
The party also appreciated Enugu people for believing in the party and showing the courage to say no to misrule with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
The Governor-elect alleged that the election results were marred by irregularities in areas where PDP won.
For this reason, voters and stakeholders agreed that the elections should be rescheduled.
