Tinubu Hails Tribunal Verdict, Vows to Exceed Expectations of Nigerians

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

President Bola Tinubu has praised the judiciary, especially the members of the bench, for interpreting the law and declaring him the winner of the 2023 presidential election held on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Justice Haruna Tsammani, in his lead judgement delivered at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, held that Mr Tinubu was validly elected as president.

Reacting to this development, the President said he would quickly get to work to exceed the expectations of Nigerians and deliver his renewed hope agenda.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, the President “assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation.”

The statement said the President would “serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities,” calling on others to join forces with him to move the nation forward.

“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 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.

“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,” Mr Ngelale said in the statement.