Former President Muhammadu Buhari extended his congratulations to his successor, President Bola Tinubu, in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election, thereby dismissing all appeals against it, consistent with the earlier tribunal’s judgment.
Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, issued a statement, expressing the former president’s best wishes for Tinubu and his administration during their term in office.
Moreover, Buhari emphasized his satisfaction with the court’s dismissal of appeals from Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), considering it a positive development that aligns with the sentiment of the majority of Nigerians.
He said: “Now that we have arrived at the last bus stop, after a tortuous 8-months of expensive legal journey, the nation deserves a break.
“The opposition has fought a good fight. Having now exhausted their rights as constitutionally allowed, they should take the hand of fellowship extended by the Tinubu/Shettima @OfficialAPCNg government.
“Let them allow the Government to run their administration and the people to enjoy the full benefits of the promises the All Progressives Congress (APC) made.”
Buhari also expressed concern over low voting percentages all over the country, especially in urban areas, and said this should change, given the acceptance and vibrancy of democracy in Nigeria.
