President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the new administration he is heading will work to strengthen unity and inclusiveness so that no group will feel left out
The President stated this, Wednesday morning in his acceptance speech at the All Progressive Congress APC Presidential Campaign Headquarters in Abuja, shortly after he was declared winner of the 2019 Presidential election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as the winner of the 2019 presidential election conducted last Saturday and Sunday.
Buhari had polled 15, 191, 847 to defeat his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who scored 11, 262, 978.
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmoud Yakubu, announced that Buhari won 19 out of the 37 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) leaving Atiku with 17 States.
“I Professor mahmood Yakubu hereby certify that I was the returning officer for the presidential election held 23 February, that the election was contested, that the candidates received the following votes.
“That Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared winner and is returned as the President”.
The new Administration will intensify its efforts in Security, Restructuring the Economy and Fighting Corruption. We have laid down the foundation and we are committed to seeing matters to the end. We will strive to strengthen our unity and inclusiveness so that no section or group will feel left behind or left out.
The President in his victory speech, said “ The new Administration will intensify its efforts in Security, Restructuring the Economy and Fighting Corruption. We have laid down the foundation and we are committed to seeing matters to the end. We will strive to strengthen our unity and inclusiveness so that no section or group will feel left behind or left out.”
The President who expressed sadness over the lost of lives during the election, noted that “Although Saturday’s elections were relatively peaceful, troublemakers in a handful of states attempted to disrupt an otherwise orderly process. Security agencies will bring to justice all those arrested in the process.”
He however appealed to his supporters not to gloat or humiliate the opposition, adding that “Victory is enough reward for your efforts.”
The President paid glowing tributes to Bola Tinubu for his masterful leadership as Co-chair of the Campaign Council, adding that “I would like to also thank the Party Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, the Director General of the Campaign Council Rotimi Amaechi, all members of the Presidential Campaign Council and other various Support Groups”
He also thank the millions of Nigerians who voted to re-elect him, as your president for the next four years
“We give thanks also to our Domestic and International observers for contributing to the success of our elections and for their interest in our country and our developing democracy.
He also commended the security agencies for handling the difficult task of securing the country during the election period.
Buhari will later today pick his certificate of returns at the International Conference Center, Abuja by 2pm
Tony Ailemen, Abuja
