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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State gubernatorial candidate, Tonye Patrick Cole, has refuted claims that he has withdrawn his petition against declared winner of the election Sim Fubara.
Cole on his social media handles gave the assurance Monday night amidst reported withdrawal of the APC from the petition challenging the victory of Peoples of Democratic Party’s Similiayi Fubara as Rivers governor-elect at the tribunal hearing happening in Abuja.
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Tweeting, Cole wrote “I formally denounce the false rumors that have been circulating regarding our petition against the results from the Rivers State governorship election. I assure you that our petition remains firm and steadfast, and we will not waiver in our pursuit of justice.
"Despite attempts to undermine our efforts, I want to emphasize that we are working tirelessly to ensure that our voices are heard. We remain undeterred and resolute in our efforts to fight for what is right until justice is served."
Also Read: Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate Withdraws Petition From Tribunal
Meanwhile, chieftain of the Rivers APC, Joe Korka-Waadah, has accused Rivers PDP of inducing the reported withdrawal of the APC from the petition challenging Fubara’s victory.
Korka-Waadah alleged, “What more will the PDP in Rivers state not do in order to distract APC from the case of a stolen mandate before the tribunal. Why are they scared if they do have a strong case?
"I advise our good people of Rivers state to ignore these delibrate antics. It is as flimsy as it is intended to deceive. Rivers APC is in court, and Pastor Tonye Cole is willing and able and is standing tall in his quest to redeem the mandate Rivers people gave in that election.
“Do not be deceived. We will not waiver, and we shall not be moved.
At the end of the day, we shall claim back our stolen mandate."
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