…As Gov. Bello congratulates Tinubu, Shettima
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) validating the victory of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
In a statement personally signed by Dr. Ganduje and made available to journalists, described the judgment as thorough, having addressed all the issues raised by the petitioners and therefore urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to cooperate with the present administration in its effort to address the challenges facing the country.
The APC National Chairman further described the verdict as a true reflection of the presidential election, assuring that President Tinubu-led administration would surely live up to his electoral promises to reposition the country, achieve the desired growth and progress.
Ganduje noted that the resolve by the PDP and LP presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to challenge President Tinubu’s victory at the tribunal spoke volumes of their faith in the nation’s judicial system.
The APC chief called on the opposition parties to accept the outcome of the tribunal verdict in good faith as it was in tandem with the tenets of democracy and the rule of law.
He noted: “I had no doubt whatsoever in my mind that the President would come out victorious, considering the massive support Nigerians gave him and our party the APC before and during the Presidential Election.
“I also congratulate the Nigerian Judiciary for adjudicating on the issues arising from the presidential election without fear and favour by doing the right thing. With this judgment, a precedence has been set for electoral matters in the country.
“The judgment attests to the fact that the rule of law would always reign supreme and our hard-earned democracy would further continue to blossom beyond limits.
“For the opposition, I urge you to accept the verdict of the tribunal. There would always be another round of elections whereby you can test your popularity and acceptability from the electorate. Once more, I congratulate President Tinubu, our teeming supporters who stood by the party through thick and thin.”
Meanwhile, Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).
Bello said that the triumph at the tribunal stands as a testament to the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and reaffirms that our courts remain the hope of the common man.
He noted that the judgment delivered by the tribunal is a significant milestone, as it upholds the will of the people, as clearly demonstrated during the elections held on 25 February 2023. It underscores the importance of fair and transparent electoral processes in our great nation.
In the light of this outcome, Bello believes that President Bola Tinubu, a true democrat and father of the nation, will demonstrate his act of magnanimity and extend hands of unity to those who may not have been favoured by the court’s decision.
According to Governor Bello, this gesture of inclusivity will further strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and foster national unity.
While congratulating the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Bello stressed that the party will also extend an open invitation to all the candidates who participated in the election on the platform of other political parties to join hands with the President in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration.
Governor Bello called for unity and togetherness, urged the parties to set aside their differences and come together for the greater good of Nigeria.
He expresses confidence that, under President Tinubu’s leadership, the nation will continue to prosper and thrive.
Recall that on Wednesday, the panel of the PEPT, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, ruled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was duly elected as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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