Immediate former President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu validly elected.
It would be recalled that a 7-man Supreme Court panel led by Justice John I. Okoro today affirmed the March 1st declaration of Bola Tinubu by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner of the February 25 polls.
Buhari in a statement through his aide, Garba Shehu congratulated Tinubu and wished him a successful term in office.
The statement reads:
“EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMES SUPREME COURT VERDICT, MAKES CASE FOR HIGHER VOTER TURNOUT
“Former President Muhammadu Buhari says the decision to dismiss the appeals by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), by the Supreme Court, is a welcome relief to him and to a majority of the citizens of Nigeria.
“The former President repeated what he said on the earlier 6 September verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court, which affirmed President @officialABAT’s victory, that the welcome decision is “a reaffirmation of the will of the majority of the people against the determined will of a hard-fighting minority.”
“Now that we have arrived at the last bus-stop, after a tortuous 8-months of expensive legal journey, the nation deserves a break. The opposition has fought a good fight. Having now exhausted their rights as constitutionally allowed, they should take the hand of fellowship extended by the Tinubu/Shettima @OfficialAPCNg government. Let them allow the Government to run their administration and the people to enjoy the full benefits of the promises the All Progressives Congress (APC) made.”
“The former President expressed concern over low voting percentages all over the country, especially in urban areas, and said this should change, given the acceptance and vibrancy of democracy in Nigeria.
“He wishes the President and his team a successful term in office.
