By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
Aftermath of the 2023 presidential election judgement delivered on Wednesday in favour of the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has enjoined all Nigerians, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or political leanings, to join hands with it in the onerous task of building a better, more prosperous Nigeria.
Briefing journàlists yesterday in the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the National Secretary of the party, senator Ajibola Bashiru, said “We enjoin all Nigerians, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or political leanings to join hands with us in this onerous but patriotic task of building a better, more prosperous nation.”
He also commended the judiciary for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process through the instrumentality of the law, adding that “As we soldier on in the business of governance, the APC will stay focused and resolute in fostering unity and improving the quality of life of all Nigerians as enshrined in the eight-point agenda of this administration.”
While acknowledging and applauding what he described as ‘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, the APC National Secretary also commended party leaders, members, supporters and campaigners for their unwavering commitment and resilience throughout the electoral process.
He said “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress congratulates His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his resounding victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).
“Having meticulously 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.”
