The All Progressives Congress (APC) has decided to appeal Wednesday’s Federal High Court ruling recognising Bashir Machina as its candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District in the 2023 elections.Report has it that the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, had recently said he had accepted the judgement and would not appeal.However, Yobe State APC Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Gadaka said the party would appeal the judgement, less than 24 hours after Lawan said otherwise.In a statement issued today, Gadaka maintained that Lawan is the bonafide APC candidate for the Yobe North Senatorial District election, as recognised by the Sen. Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.Gadaka noted that the party has a duty to protect and sustain Lawan’s 23 years of exemplary sojourn as a lawmaker, his impeccable record of leadership, patriotism, and commitment to making Nigeria work.
