TINUBU TO NIGERIANS: "LET THE MENDING BEGIN"

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President-elect, has urged all Nigerians to embrace the healing process now that the election cycle has been over.

He also reminded Nigerians of his determination to achieve inclusive governance in order for the country to reach its full potential under his leadership.

In a congratulatory statement written in Abuja on Tuesday, the President-elect urged all governors-elect and state lawmakers-elect to be magnanimous in triumph, while those who lost should have broad hearts for tolerance and respect for the greater good of the country.

He stated that the election last weekend was critical to the evolution and sustainability of democracy and democratic governance at the state level.

Tinubu insisted that the consolidation of democratic governance at the sub-national level will result in more development and a better quality of life for the public.

He went on to say, "the more we entrench and consolidate the gains of our democratic venture across the length and breadth of our country, the more our people benefit in terms of dividends of democracy and good governance."

The statement reads: "With the conclusion of the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, I congratulate all the elected governors and assembly members for earning the mandate of the people. The March 18 governorship election held across 28 states and the state legislative poll across the 36 states of the federation have brought the 2023 election circle to a fitting close.

"I must praise President Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, Observer Groups, Civil Society Organisations, development partners and the electorate for the success of the elections. The election is pivotal to the growth and sustenance of democracy and democratic governance at the state level.

"Consolidating democratic governance at the sub-national level will bring more development and improved quality of life to the masses. The more we entrench and consolidate the gains of our democratic venture across the length and breadth of our country."