Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their triumph at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
The tribunal’s decision affirmed the All Progressives Congress as the victor in the Presidential Election held on February 25, 2023.
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, in a marathon 12-hour judgment session on Wednesday, upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election victory.
Despite the tribunal’s decision, Atiku and Obi expressed their intention to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Taking to his verified Facebook account on Saturday, Osinbajo issued a statement in which he characterized the PEPC ruling as a significant triumph for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and the principles of the rule of law.
The statement reads, “Congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, on the judicial affirmation of the victory at the presidential election of February 25, 2023.
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“This ruling is a great victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and its rule of law.
“The practice of democracy in our nation has been further strengthened by the fact that all parties faithfully followed the electoral process according to the law and relied on our courts in the event of a dispute.”
He added that President Tinubu and his administration now needed Nigerians to come together and work as one to achieve a common goal.
