Buhari Promises Inclusive Govt, Says Election Victory for Nigeria
UK, Chinese govts congratulate President
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday promised an inclusive government, describing his election victory as one for Nigeria.
Buhari while receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) called on his supporters not to humiliate those who lost the poll.
Buhari described the election as free and fair base don the comments from international observers.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, had Wednesday morning announced Buhari as winner with 15 million votes to beat his closest rival and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Yakuku while presenting the certificate of return said it was in line with the electoral act that such presentations be made to winners within a space of seven days.
The President had promised, “I, therefore, want to assure that we will continue to engage all parties that have the best interest of Nigerians at heart. Our Government will remain inclusive and our doors will remain open. “That is the way to build the country of our dream; safe, secure, prosperous, and free of impunity and primitive accumulation by those entrusted with public offices.
“The hard work to deliver a better Nigeria continues, building on the foundations of peace, rule of law and opportunities for all. We will roll up our sleeves afresh, and give it our all.
“We have no other motive than to serve Nigeria with our hearts and might, and build a nation, which we and generations to come can be proud of.
“I am very grateful to the over 15 million citizens who voted for me, those who contributed in many ways in the running of our successful campaign, and those at home and abroad who expressed confidence in me and the APC Government. I thank you all.”
Following the victory, the governments of UK and China Wednesday congratulated the President.
The UK Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, in a statement said, “I offer my congratulations to President Buhari on securing a second term as the Nigerian President.
“The UK is a long-standing friend and partner of Nigeria and the Nigerian people and a stable and prosperous Nigeria benefits Africa and the world.”
The Chinese government in a letter by the
Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lu Kang, also congratulated the President.
He said “China always attaches high importance to bilateral ties and stands ready to work with the new Nigerian government to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields and bring more benefits to the two peoples.”
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