President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the judgment of the Supreme Court upholding his presidential election victory on Thursday.
Presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging the earlier judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld Tinubu’s victory.
A seven-man panel of Justices led by Inyang Okoro upheld the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court.
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In his statement, Tinubu commended the court’s impartial handling of the case, stating that it solidifies Nigeria’s electoral and constitutional framework. Tinubu expressed unwavering confidence in the judiciary, emphasizing its commitment to justice for all Nigerians.
He noted that the ruling put to rest any doubts about the legitimacy of his election and reaffirmed that his party, the All Progressives Congress, rightfully won the people’s mandate. Tinubu accepted the victory with a sense of responsibility and a determination to address the nation’s challenges.
He pledged to serve all Nigerians regardless of their political affiliations, tribes, or faiths, and to work towards a more united and prosperous Nigeria. Tinubu also called for collective efforts in building a stronger and more prosperous nation, highlighting the importance of diversity and unity.
He expressed readiness to welcome contributions from all Nigerians to foster progress and improve living conditions.
Tinubu extended his gratitude to the citizens for entrusting him with the mandate, promising to exceed their expectations in governance.
Read his full statement below:
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 favor.
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 energized 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.
Our Renewed Hope agenda for a greater and prosperous Nigeria has further gained momentum and I will continue to work from morning to night, every single day, to build a country that meets our collective yearnings and aspirations.
We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together. The strength of our diversity and the great citizenship that binds us must now compel us forward in directing the energy of our people toward building a virile, stronger, united, and more prosperous country.
In the days and months ahead, I trust that the spirit of patriotism will be elevated into supporting our administration to improve the living conditions of Nigerians. I am prepared to welcome the contributions of all Nigerians to foster and strengthen our collective progress.
I send my immense gratitude to all Nigerians for the mandate to serve our country. I promise again to meet and exceed your expectations in service delivery and good governance, working with my team and trusting in the grace of God.
May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria
October 26, 2023