Nigeria, June 1 -- A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has ruled out challenging the outcome of the party's 25 May presidential primary in court.

Mr Hayatu-Deen, however, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities and procedural lapses during the exercise, saying that the process fell short of his expectations.

A statement issued by Hayatu-Deen on Monday in Abuja, titled "My Campaign, The Silent Majority, and the Future of Our Democracy," said his decision followed careful reflection and extensive consultations.

The statement comes a day after he hosted the winner of the primary election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in his Lagos home.

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