PEPT Verdict: Tinubu calls for collective efforts in nation building

PEPT Verdict: Tinubu calls for collective efforts in nation building

From Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured citizens of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation, following the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) in Abuja.

This was communicated in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Wednesday.

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The President in his reaction welcomes the judgment of the tribunal with “an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliations, faiths, and tribal identities.”

The President commended the hard work and dedication by the five judges ensuring that the judgment delivered reflects the laws of the electoral act.

Wednesday’s judgment by the PEPT according to the president is a sign that the country’s democracy is on the pathway to growth.

To this, the president reiterates his commitment to the rule of law which is the bedrock of democracy.

Ngelale said, “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.”