President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked Nigerians for voting massively for him and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in an acceptance speech on Wednesday morning.
He also encourage his supporters to be magnanimous in victory after he was declared winner of the 2019 presidential election defeating main challenger, Atiku Abubakar with over three million votes.
He polled 15, 191, 847 million votes to his Mr. Abubakar’s 11, 262, 978. The difference is 3, 928, 869 million votes.
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My Dear Nigerians,
I also thank the millions of volunteers, self-appointed overseers, canvassers, agents, escorts and sentries who sacrificed so much of their time and resources to ensure the success of these elections. I do not have the words adequate to thank them.
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.
I am very sad at the grievous loss of lives during these elections. Security agencies will step up their efforts to protect voters in the forthcoming State elections.
I would like to commend our security agencies, as severely overstretched as they are, for handling the difficult task of securing the country during the election period.
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I will like to make a special appeal to my supporters not to gloat or humiliate the opposition. Victory is enough reward for your efforts.
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.
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.
I thank you for your support and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
