Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, says the decision to dismiss the appeals by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party by the Supreme Court is a welcome relief to him and a majority of the citizens.
In a statement signed by his media assistant, Garba Shehu, President Buhari described the Supreme Court verdict as a reaffirmation of the will of the majority of the people against the determined will of a hard-fighting minority.
“Now that we have arrived at the last bus stop after a tortuous eight months of expensive legal journey, the nation deserves a break. The opposition has fought a good fight. Having now exhausted their rights as constitutionally allowed, they should take the hand of fellowship extended by the Tinubu/Shettima APC government.
“Let them allow the government to run their administration and the people to have the benefit of the promises the All Progressives Congress (APC) made.”
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EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMES SUPREME COURT VERDICT, MAKES CASE FOR HIGHER VOTER TURNOUT
Former President Muhammadu Buhari says the decision to dismiss the appeals by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party…
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 26, 2023
The former president expressed concern over the low voting percentage all over the country, especially in urban areas, and said this should change given the acceptance and vibrancy of democracy in Nigeria.
He wished the president and his team a successful term in office.
Meanwhile the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Supreme Court verdict.
Speaker Abbas stated that the victory was not only for President Tinubu and the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress but also for all Nigerians.
The Supreme Court had on Thursday dismissed the appeals filed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, as well as their candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, respectively.
The Speaker hailed the judiciary for remaining the last hope of the common man, noting that the judgment by the Supreme Court has further strengthened legal jurisprudence in Nigeria.
“I want to congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the affirmation of the mandate given to him by Nigerians at the Supreme Court. It is indeed a victory for democracy. The entire judicial process further confirms and solidifies the rule of law in our country.
“It is my sincere hope that the opponents, after exercising their constitutional rights to challenge the electoral victory up to the apex court in the land, will consider working with Mr. President to deliver his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ aimed at addressing the pressing socio-economic and security issues affecting Nigerians.
“Let me restate that the House, under my leadership, and the 10th National Assembly by extension, is willing to legislatively assist the President Tinubu-led administration to make life easier, secure lives and property and create an enabling business environment in our dear country,” Hon Abbas said.
Also, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed his approval of the recent Supreme Court ruling, which upheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election.
In a statement released by Mr. Edwin Olofu, the Chief Press Secretary to Ganduje, the National Chairman stated that the Supreme Court’s judgement effectively quashes all claims made by opposition parties alleging electoral manipulation in favour of President Tinubu.
Ganduje emphasised that this Supreme Court verdict provides a clear path for President Tinubu to focus on implementing the APC’s “renewed hope” mandate for the betterment of Nigerians.
Furthermore, Ganduje urged the presidential candidates of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to put aside their differences and collaborate with President Tinubu to steer the nation towards sustainable growth and development.
He remarked, “Nigeria belongs to all of us, and it is our patriotic duty to unite our efforts to advance the nation. I commend both Atiku and Obi for their unwavering commitment to expanding our democracy and upholding the rule of law.”
Congratulations to our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT GCFR, on your Supreme Court affirmation as the validly-elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
On your mandate, we shall stand! #RenewingNigeria pic.twitter.com/pvsOO5LGP4
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) October 26, 2023
IT IS TIME TO BUILD OUR GREAT NATION TOGETHER
I welcome the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling of the…
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) October 26, 2023
Congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) for a great victory at the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/xSaEtnUbvP
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) October 26, 2023
Supreme Court has spoken: Atiku’s so-called new Evidence runs foul of the Electoral Act and the Constitution. It’s all over for the PDP presidential candidate.
The Waziri should write his long-delayed congratulatory message to his old friend. pic.twitter.com/vdfZo4rwdJ— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) October 26, 2023
By the judgment of the Supreme Court today, the laymen prowling all over social media can now clearly see that there is a wide chasm between emotions and law. These were Election Petitions pursued with unnecessary venom and hatred by most of those involved. Today, they have…
— Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) (@fkeyamo) October 26, 2023
