Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, promised Nigerians on Wednesday that he would be the nation’s chief servant and give the country his all.
Shortly after being named the victor of the presidential election, Tinubu made the following statement at the APC Presidential Campaign Council headquarters in Abuja: “I will serve you; be your servant and not your leader. I will work with you and make Nigeria a great country.”
“Finally, I thank the Nigerian people for their abiding belief in our democracy. I shall be a fair leader to all Nigerians. I will be in tune with your aspirations, charge up your energies and harness your talents to deliver a nation that we can be proud of,” he added.
At the same time, he made an appeal to his rivals and opposition parties to work with him to create the nation he wished.
“To my fellow candidates, former VP Atiku, former governor Kwankwaso, former governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship. This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign.
“You have my utmost respect.
“Let’s collaborate and work together. I promise to work with you,” Tinubu said while giving his acceptance speech in Abuja.
The former governor of Lagos State went on to praise Nigerians, especially those who cast ballots for opposition parties, stating that their action contributed to the country’s growing democracy.
He said, “Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to our democracy.
“You decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of a Nigeria founded on shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideals of unity, justice, peace and tolerance. Renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria.”
Tinubu was declared winner of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election ahead of other contenders — the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar; the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi; and the New Nigeria Peoples Party candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
