Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the Supreme Court verdict on the Presidential Election petitions has energised and strengthened his commitment to continue to serve all Nigerians of all political persuasions, tribes, and faiths with honour and total respect for the diverse opinions and uniting values of all citizens.
President Tinubu stated this in a statement he signed and titled IT IS TIME FOR US TO BUILD OUR GREAT NATION TOGETHER.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses the press following the Supreme Court’s verdict. pic.twitter.com/UygZQVN11n
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In his reaction on Thursday to the Supreme Court verdict on the presidential election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, he challenged the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. President Tinubu said that while the supreme court verdict laid to rest the discourse over who won the 2023 presidential election and met the constitutional requirements as laid out by law, he reiterated that his faith in Nigeria’s judiciary has never been in doubt.
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He also said that the judiciary demonstrated its unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law for the upliftment and defence of humanity.
The Nigerian Leader affirmed that the governing All Progressives Party had freely and fairly won the popular mandate of Nigerians, which led to his leadership of Nigeria.
The President added that the renewed hope agenda for a greater and more prosperous Nigeria has further gained momentum and will increase efforts to build a country that reflects our collective yearnings and aspirations.
President Tinubu also said that Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence and constitutional democracy are further consolidated and embedded more indelibly in national identity following the diligence and professionalism of the justices who presided over the matter.
“There is no doubt, with the profound judgement of today, that our electoral jurisprudence and constitutional democracy are further consolidated and embedded more indelibly in our national identity because of the diligence and undaunted professionalism of the Honourable Justices who presided over the matter.
“While the verdict of today has laid to rest the agitating discourse over who truly won the 2023 presidential election and met the constitutional requirements as laid out by law, I want to reiterate that my faith in our nation’s judiciary has never been shaken, not even for a moment, because I know that our hallowed courts of law will not fail to administer justice to all Nigerians in all matters and at all times. Despite the fusillade of pressure and attempts at intimidation by some political actors, the judiciary demonstrated its unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law for the upliftment and defence of humanity,” the President added.
President Tinubu appreciated Nigerians for the mandate to serve the country and promised to meet and exceed your expectations in service delivery and good governance.
The President’s Letter
IT IS TIME FOR US 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 Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
The court has done justice to all issues put up for consideration in the petitions on the merits of the law, without fear or favour.
There is no doubt, with the profound judgment of today, that our electoral jurisprudence and constitutional democracy are further consolidated and embedded more indelibly in our national identity because of the diligence and undaunted professionalism of the Honourable Justices who presided over the matter.
While the verdict of today has laid to rest the agitating discourse over who truly won the 2023 Presidential election and met the constitutional requirements as laid out by law, I want to reiterate that my faith in our nation’s judiciary has never been shaken, not even for a moment, because I know that our hallowed courts of law will not fail to administer justice to all Nigerians in all matters and at all times. Despite the fusillade of pressure and attempts at intimidation by some political actors, the judiciary demonstrated its unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law for the upliftment and defence of humanity.
It was affirmed once more today, that my party, the governing All Progressives Congress, had freely and fairly won the popular mandate of Nigerians, which has since given rise to my leadership of this great nation during a tumultuous period of unprecedented reforms in our history as a nation.
With deep gratitude to God Almighty, I solemnly and humbly accept today’s judicial victory with an intense sense of responsibility and a burning desire to meet the great challenges confronting our people.
The victory of today has further energised and strengthened my commitment to continue to serve all Nigerians of all political persuasions, tribes, and faiths, with honour and total respect for the diverse opinions and uniting values of our citizens.
Our Renewed Hope agenda for a greater and prosperous Nigeria has gained momentum. I will continue to work from morning to night, every single day, to build a country that meets our collective yearnings and aspirations.
We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together. The strength of our diversity and the great citizenship that binds us must now compel us forward in directing the energy of our people towards building a virile, stronger, united, and more prosperous country.
In the days and months ahead, I trust that the spirit of patriotism will be elevated to support our administration to improve the living conditions of Nigerians. I am prepared to welcome the contributions of all Nigerians to foster and strengthen our collective progress.
I send my immense gratitude to all Nigerians for the mandate to serve our country. I promise again to meet and exceed your expectations in service delivery and good governance, working with my team and trusting in the grace of God.
May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
