Yemi Osinbajo, a former vice president, applauded the Presidential victory Petition Tribunal (PEPT) for upholding President Bola Tinubu’s victory.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the tribunal dismissed the appeals of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, respectively, and affirmed Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election on Wednesday.
Osinbajo declared on Saturday through his official Facebook account that the tribunal’s decision was a significant victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
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He claimed that the fact that all parties faithfully adhered to the legal requirements of the electoral process and depended on the courts to hear their disputes reinforced Nigeria’s democracy.
President Tinubu, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were all thanked by Osinbajo for their congratulations on the election results.
He said, “Congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, on the judicial affirmation of the victory at the presidential election of February 25, 2023.
“This ruling is a great victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and its rule of law.
“The practice of democracy in our nation has been further strengthened by the fact that all parties faithfully followed the electoral process according to the law and relied on our courts in the event of a dispute.”
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Osinbajo emphasised that Nigerians must now unite and work together to achieve a shared goal if President Tinubu and his administration are to succeed.
He added: “Our nation now needs all of us to work together to address our challenges and to deliver the realisation of the incredible potential of our nation.”
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