President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent message to Nigerians and the political actors who took part in the just concluded general elections.
In commemoration of the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the president told the people of the country and candidates who took part in the just concluded elections to be patient and allow the court decides their fates.
The Informant247 recalls that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party LP, Peter Obi, have challenged the success of the president elect Senator Bola Tinubu in the court.
The Nigerian president on Friday April 7 released his Easter message, urging the people of the country to continue to have confidence in the country for better moments ahead.
He appreciated the people for choosing him as their leader in 2015 and 2019.
He said the support he received from the people made it possible for him to achieve success in different areas like security, economy, infrastructure, and others.
The statement reads: “I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, signposting his victory over death.
“At the heart of Easter is the triumph of light over darkness.
“It is a season that reminds us that the Almighty can turn an unpleasant situation round for good.
“Recognising that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future, I urge all Nigerians to continue to be confident and believe strongly in our country for better seasons ahead.
“As a nation, we have gone through an election that has produced the next set of leaders at the federal and State levels.
“I commend Nigerians for believing in the process. While I congratulate those that have been elected, I acknowledge that it is the right of those who feel dissatisfied with the outcome to seek redress. I expect them to wait patiently and allow our legal system to run its course.
“It has been a rare privilege for me to serve as your President since you gave me the first mandate in 2015 and renewed it in 2019.
“Day after day, I have been guided by the vows I took to keep Nigeria united, prosperous and secure.
“Our successes on security, economy, infrastructure, new oil frontier basins, landmark legal reforms as well as food sufficiency, among others, were possible because of the support of Nigerians.
“As we celebrate this season with our families, neighbours and communities, let us do so in love, compassion, kindness, resilience and forgiveness.
“Happy Easter!”
The Informant247 recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 presidential election.
According to INEC, Tinubu came victorious with 8.8 million votes.
The presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar came second with 6.9 million votes, while Peter Obi, had 6.1 million votes.
