The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians from all walks of life to work together with the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as they face governance problems.
At a press conference in Abuja, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the party’s national secretary, made the appeal while praising the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal’s decision, which confirmed on Wednesday that the APC and its candidate were duly elected by Nigerians on February 25.
Senator Bashiru praised the judges, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security forces, and the electorate for standing steadfastly behind the election’s outcome but insisted that the PEPT’s decision was a complete endorsement of the APC’s platform.
The statement was co-signed by the national publicity secretary and the national secretary.
“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress congratulates His Excellency, Present Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his resounding victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).
“Having meticulous adjudicated all the petitions brought before it by aggrieved parties and entered judgement in favour of our great party, the PEPT has reaffirmed the mandate handed our party and its Presidential Candidate, now President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by millions of Nigerians through the ballot on February 25, 2023. This epochal judgement has reinforced our democracy and underscored the vibrancy and independence of the judiciary.
“No doubt, the 2023 presidential election was keenly contested. The outcome remains a wholesale endorsement of our party’s vision, values and commitment to rebuilding and repositioning our country for greatness. Our campaign, planked on the unity and prosperity of Nigeria and our message of Renewed Hope obviously resonated with Nigerians at home and in Diaspora.
“We acknowledge and applaud the diligence and professionalism of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, local and foreign observers and other stakeholders in ensuring a credible, free and fair election.
“We also commend our Party leaders, members, supporters and campaigners for their unwavering commitment and resilience throughout the electoral process.
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