Supreme Court judgement: Justice has been served – Tinubu
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s decision in favour of the cases filed challenging his electoral victory, saying justice has been served.
Opposition parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and
the Labour Party (LP), along with their presidential candidates; former Vice
President Atiku Abubakar and the Mr Peter Obi, respectively, respectively, had
challenged President Tinubu’s victory at the February 25, 2023, Presidential
Election.
The Justice John Okoro-led seven-man Panel of the Supreme
Court on the Presidential Election petitions, Thursday, thrashed the petitions
of the opposition parties and their candidates, validating President Tinubu’s
victory as president.
In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu said: “I welcome
the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the
Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples
Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling of the
Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
“The court has done justice to all issues put up for
consideration in the petitions on the merits of the law, without fear or
favour.
“There is no doubt, with the profound judgment of today,
that our electoral jurisprudence and constitutional democracy are further
consolidated and embedded more indelibly in our national identity because of
the diligence and undaunted professionalism of the Honourable Justices who
presided over the matter.
“While the verdict of today has laid to rest the agitating
discourse over who truly won the 2023 Presidential election and met the
constitutional requirements as laid out by law, I want to reiterate that my
faith in our nation’s judiciary has never been shaken, not even for a moment,
because I know that our hallowed courts of law will not fail to administer
justice to all Nigerians in all matters and at all times. Despite the fusillade
of pressure and attempts at intimidation by some political actors, the
judiciary demonstrated its unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law
for the upliftment and defense of humanity.
“It was affirmed once more today, that my party, the
governing All Progressives’ Congress, had freely and fairly won the popular
mandate of Nigerians, which has since given rise to my leadership of this great
nation at a tumultuous period of unprecedented reforms in our history as a
nation.
“With deep gratitude to God Almighty, I solemnly and humbly
accept today’s judicial victory with an intense sense of responsibility and a
burning desire to meet the great challenges confronting our people.
“The victory of today has further energised and strengthened
my commitment to continue to serve all Nigerians of all political persuasions,
tribes, and faiths, with honour and total respect for the diverse opinions and
uniting values of our citizens.
“Our Renewed Hope agenda for a greater and prosperous
Nigeria has further gained momentum and I will continue to work from morning to
night, every single day, to build a country that meets our collective yearnings
and aspirations.
“We are all members of one household, and this moment
demands that we continue to work and build our country together. The strength
of our diversity and the great citizenship that binds us must now compel us
forward in directing the energy of our people towards building a virile,
stronger, united, and more prosperous country.
“In the days and months ahead, I trust that the spirit of
patriotism will be elevated into supporting our administration to improve the
living conditions of Nigerians. I am prepared to welcome the contributions of
all Nigerians to foster and strengthen our collective progress.
“I send my immense gratitude to all Nigerians for the
mandate to serve our country. I promise again to meet and exceed your
expectations in service delivery and good governance, working with my team and
trusting in the grace of God.
May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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