President Bola Tinubu expressed his appreciation for the Supreme Court's verdict, which upheld his victory in the February 25 Presidential Election.
In a personal statement titled 'It is time for us to build our great nation together,' President Tinubu solemnly accepted the judicial victory and promised to exceed expectations in delivering service to the Nigerian people in the remaining years of his administration.
The Supreme Court ruling dismissed the appeals by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. The seven-judge panel ruled that the opposition's appeals lacked merit, addressing claims of fraud, electoral law violations, and Tinubu's eligibility to run for president.
They also addressed issues related to qualification, compliance with the Electoral Act, the 25% vote in the FCT, and electoral malpractices.
President Tinubu welcomed the verdict, commending the diligence and professionalism of the judges. He emphasized his unshaken faith in Nigeria's judiciary and its commitment to upholding the rule of law. He noted that the verdict affirmed the All-Progressives Congress's mandate, which, in his view, demonstrates the will of the Nigerian people.
President Tinubu's statement reflects his determination to lead the nation through significant reforms and progress.