Tinubu urges Obi, Atiku to maintain national unity in light of PEPT ruling

Following the ruling by the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu promised Nigerians on Wednesday that he is more invigorated and focused on achieving his vision of a united, peaceful, and wealthy country.

Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said in a statement he signed on Wednesday night that President 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.”

“President Tinubu hails tribunal ruling and appeals for united efforts to strengthen the nation,” reads the statement.

The President acknowledged the five-member court, presided over by Justice Haruna Tsammani, for their expertise, thoroughness, and diligence in interpreting the law.

He declared that his dedication to the rule of law and the Tribunal’s unimpeded performance of its duties, as seen by the panel’s exclusive respect for the merits of the submitted petitions, further reflect the Nigerian legal system’s ongoing development.

The rise of Africa’s largest democracy, in the words of Tinubu, comes “at a time when our democratic system of government is being tested in other areas of the continent.”

“The President considers that Nigeria’s democratic credentials have been confirmed by the participation of Political Parties and Presidential Candidates in the 2023 General Elections, as well as by the subsequent legal procedure.

He therefore asked his courageous rivals to instill a sense of patriotism in their fans, encouraging them to support our government’s efforts to raise the standard of living for all Nigerians.

By the grace of God Almighty and through extremely hard work with the team that has been assembled for that specific reason, President Tinubu promises to meet and exceed Nigerians’ expectations and thanks them for giving him the mandate to serve our nation, Ngelale said in her conclusion.