Former President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement released through his media aide, Garba Shehu, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal that confirmed the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the February 25 election. Buhari praised the tribunal for “withstanding intimidation and all manner of prejudice” to deliver justice according to the law and the wishes of the majority of Nigerians.
Buhari noted that the real winners of the tribunal’s verdict were democracy and the Nigerian people. He emphasized that with the Supreme Court’s decision, the election period had concluded, and it was time to move forward and focus on the governance and development promised by the new APC administration led by Tinubu. Buhari also expressed his appreciation to all Nigerians for maintaining peace during this period and extended his best wishes to President Tinubu, Vice President, and the APC on their victory in court.
This statement reflects Buhari’s support for the rule of law and the democratic process, and his call for unity and cooperation in moving the country forward under the newly elected leadership.