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BY ABUSATAR HAMED
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his hand in unity to all Nigerians, regardless of political affliction towards building a stronger, more prosperous, and united Nigeria.
Tinubu stated this shortly after the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming his victory in the presidential election on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
His words, “I extend my hand in unity to all Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation. Together, we will build a stronger, more prosperous, and united Nigeria. We must put our differences aside and work collectively to address the challenges facing our nation.
“I pledge to serve with dedication, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the well-being and progress of our nation.
“I also want to express my appreciation to my legal team, supporters, and the entire Nigerian populace for their unwavering support and trust throughout this process.”
He expressed his gratitude to God and a commitment to serving the Nigerian people.
“I am deeply grateful to the Supreme Court for their considered and thorough judgment, which upholds the will of the Nigerian people as expressed in the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
“This victory is a testament to the faith and confidence that the citizens of our great nation have placed in me and my administration.
“I want to assure every Nigerian that I am fully aware of the immense responsibility that comes with this mandate. My commitment to our beloved country remains unwavering.
“I also want to express my appreciation to my legal team, supporters, and the entire Nigerian populace for their unwavering support and trust throughout this process.”
Read full text of President Tinubu’s speech after the judgement:
“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 defense 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 at 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.
