Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he will unite the country and work to develop the nation following his victory in the presidential election petition tribunal.
The Nigerian President said he was grateful to the tribunal for upholding the will of the people and that he was now fully focused on the task of delivering on his promises to Nigerians.
These were made known in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,
President Tinubu who pledged to fight corruption promised to tackle insecurity and work tirelessly to unite the country, improve the economy and create jobs.
The Nigerian Leader welcomes the judgement of the Tribunal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities.
The President recognizes the diligence, undaunted thoroughness, and professionalism of the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani in interpreting the law.
The President affirms that his commitment to the rule of law, and the unhindered discharge of duties by the Tribunal, as witnessed in the panel’s exclusive respect for the merits of the petitions brought forward, further reflects the continuing maturation of Nigeria’s legal system, and the advancement of Africa’s largest democracy at a time when Nigeria’s democratic system of government is under test in other parts of the continent.
Ngelela further made known that the President believes the Presidential Candidates and Political Parties that have lawfully exercised their rights by participating in the 2023 general elections and the judicial process, which followed, have affirmed Nigeria’s democratic credentials.
The President urged the opposition candidates in the just concluded Nigeria’s Presidential Election to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations, manifesting into support for his Government to improve the livelihood of all Nigerians.
“Once more, President Tinubu thanks Nigerians for the mandate given to him to serve our country while promising to meet and exceed their expectations, by the grace of God Almighty, and through very diligent hard work with the team that has been put in place for that sole purpose”.
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