Leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has reiterated his position that he would not recognise President Muhammadu Buhari as president-elect, even if he was arrested for his stance.
He said he would only recognise the president’s victory in the February 23 polls after the Supreme Court’s verdict on the election.
In an interview, Adebanjo had described the election as a “joke”.
Reacting, a socio-political group, National Democratic Front (NDF), called the 91-year-old Adebanjo’s position “treason” and demanded his arrest.
But Adebanjo said he was willing to be arrested for his stance.
He added that he would not be surprised if he was arrested as Buhari had a history of being intolerant towards the opposition.
Adebanjo said, “I maintain my stand that until the Supreme Court rules that he is validly elected, I will not recognise him.
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“We have evidence that the election was rigged, let the court decide otherwise. That is all I am saying.
“The constitution provides that if you are not satisfied with the outcome of the election, go to the tribunal and don’t resort to violence.
“It is only when the court decides that he won, that is when I will recognise him.
“If to them, that is an offence, then I am ready to go to prison. By my pronouncement, I have not said anything illegal or unconstitutional.
“Right now, Buhari is the president declared by INEC, and not the person that won the election, and the constitution says if you are not satisfied by that declaration, go to the tribunal.
“I will only recognise him if the court rules that he is the rightful winner. That is my position and if it is an offence to follow what the constitution says, then I am ready to go to prison.”
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