Sallah message: President Buhari hails peaceful elections, calls on citizens to work harder towards tolerance

By our correspondent

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the peaceful outcome of the 2023 general elections will go down in record as one of the biggest achievements of his administration, aside its neutrality in the conduct of the elections.

In his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of the Eidel kabir celebration to mark the end of the 30-day Ramadan fast season, President Buhari explained that the outcomes of the elections were in line with his pledge to leave a legacy of free and fair elections.

According to a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) onThursday April 20, 2023, the President said inter alia:

“I’m proud that I have created a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation in order to produce a fair outcome for all.”

According to the President, “free and fair elections are the only principles that give credibility to our democracy, because the subversion of the will of the people undermines democracy itself.”

“The elections were so transparent that even members of the my own party were routed and unseated. At no point did I interfere with the process in order to give unfair advantage to anyone,” the President added.

On the Ramadan fast, President Buhari congratulated Muslims on successfully completing this demanding spiritual obligation.

While praying to Allah to reward the Muslims for their sacrifices during the fasting season, President Buhari advised that “we shouldn’t forget the important lessons of the Ramadan which includes improving our bond with the underprivileged and poor members of society.”

According to him, “abstention from food and drinks during the fasting period had made it possible for us to appreciate the situation of those who go without eating every day.”