President Bola Tinubu has spoken to Nigerians after his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja on Wednesday.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that a five-member panel of justices delivered judgement on consolidated petitions challenging the President’s election victory.
The petitions were filed by major opposition parties and candidates, including Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Allied People Movement (APM).
President Tinubu expressed joy and described the journey as strong and emotional for all involved.
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In response to the court judgement, President Tinubu urged his valiant challengers to inspire their supporters and elevate the spirit of patriotism above partisan considerations.
He promised in a statement dated September 8 and signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity that his government will lead to improved livelihoods for all Nigerians.
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The statement read:
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured Nigerians of his renewed and energised focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation, following the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.
“Tinubu welcomes the judgment 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 recognises 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 our democratic system of government is under test in other parts of the continent.
“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 urges his valiant challengers 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 our 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.”
