On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu hailed the Tribunal’s decision with a feeling of responsibility and readiness to serve all Nigerians, regardless of political persuasions, beliefs, or tribal identities.
The Presidential Election Petitions Court dismissed the petitions, challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election in a 12-hour decision. The court affirmed Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) win in the election.
In response to the ruling, President Buhari urged his primary competitors, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), to back his administration.
“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,” a statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, read.
“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.”
Tinubu, who is in India for the G20 conference, praised the five-member bench led by Justice Haruna Tsammani for its diligence, unwavering thoroughness, and professionalism in interpreting the law.
