President Tinubu Applauds The PEPT Ruling

Implores Atiku and Peter Obi to back his government

The court's decision validating President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February presidential election has been welcomed by President Tinubu.

The Presidential Election Petitions Court dismissed Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi's petitions challenging Tinubu's victory in the February 25 presidential election in a 12-hour decision. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Tinubu won the election, which was validated by the court.

In response to the ruling, the President urged his two primary competitors, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to 

support his administration.

Ajuri Ngelale, a spokesperson for Tinubu, stated in a statement: "President Tinubu welcomes the judgment of the Tribunal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities.

"The President recognizes the diligence, undaunted thoroughness, and professionalism of the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani in interpreting the law.

"The President affirms that his commitment to the rule of law, and the unhindered discharge of duties by the Tribunal, as witnessed in the panel's exclusive respect for the merits of the petitions brought forward, further reflect the continuing maturation of Nigeria's legal system, and the advancement of Africa's largest democracy at a time when our democratic system of government is under test in other parts of the continent.

"The President urges his valiant challengers to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations, manifesting into support for our Government to improve the livelihood of all Nigerians.

"Once more, President Tinubu thanks Nigerians for the mandate given to him to serve our country while promising to meet and exceed their expectations, by the grace of God Almighty, and through very diligent hard work with the team that has been put in place for that sole purpose."