Tinubu hails PEPT after ruling in his favour

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal after the court ruled in his favour.

In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu welcomed the Tribunal’s verdict pleading to serve all Nigerians irrespective of their diverse political persuasion.

“President Tinubu welcomes the judgment of the tribunal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities,” a statement by Ngeglale read.

“The president recognises the diligence, undaunted thoroughness, and professionalism of the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani in interpreting the law,” it added

“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.”

Already, the leadership of the Labour Party has rejected the tribunal verdict that upheld the victory of Bola Tinubu. The opposition party says it will announce its next line of action after receiving the true certificated copy of the tribunal ruling.