I expected Atiku to go to court | Nairalaw

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the legal challenge
against his re-election is not surprising.

The President made the statement while addressing newsmen
shortly after he and his wife cast their vote in Daura, Katsina
state, earlier today.

INEC had on Wednesday, February 27 declared Buhari winner of the
2019 presidential election.

Buhari won the elections in 19 states, polling a total of
15,191,847 votes, he defeated 72 other candidates including his
closest opponent, Atiku Abubakar, who polled a total of 11, 255,978
votes and won in 17 states and the FCT.

In reaction to the defeat, Atiku put together a legal team to
challenge the verdict.

The PDP presidential candidate sought redress at a tribunal,
demanding that materials used for the Feb. 23 presidential election
be inspected by his legal team.

However, President Buhari in his reaction to Atiku and the PDP’s
move told newsmen on Saturday that he expected the challenge
beforehand.

Regarding fears of a possible eruption of violence during the
governorship elections, President Buhari said he is leaving the
situation to the law enforcement agencies.

He said the police have identified all flashpoints and have made
arrangements to counter them.