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President Tinubu Welcomes Tribunal Verdict, Calls For Collective Effort To Build The Nation

Posted by Amarachi on Thu 07th Sep, 2023 - tori.ng

The President said he welcomes the judgment with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Court dismissing the petitions filed against him by the Presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, challenging his victory at the Feb 25th elections.

In a statement released by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said he welcomes the judgment 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 our democratic system of government is under test in other parts of the continent.
'' the statement read

Ajuri added that by virtue of the judgement delivered on Wednesday, 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.

He added that 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.'' the statement read.
 



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