In a moment of profound significance, the esteemed Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of Lagos, extends his heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the resounding validation of his triumph by the esteemed Supreme Court. This resolute affirmation stands not only as a personal victory but also as a triumph for the Nigerian people and the sacred principles of justice.
With an air of unwavering unanimity, the seven distinguished justices, led by the eminent Justice John Okoro, rendered a unanimous decision that resolutely dismissed the meritless cases brought forth by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. By doing so, they fortify the earlier ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. This resolute stance by the Apex court reinforces the sanctity of the electoral process, safeguarding the integrity of the 2023 Presidential Election.
In an exclusive interview with Thenewsnow, Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji eloquently reflects on the significance of this monumental verdict. With the finality of this ruling, the President can now devote his undivided attention to fulfilling his sacred campaign promises to the Nigerian populace. This milestone decision further solidifies the transparency and unwavering commitment to fairness exhibited during the momentous February 25th elections.
Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji astutely points out that those who criticize the electoral process fail to recognize the transformative nature of this election cycle. Several incumbent Governors were unsuccessful in their senatorial aspirations, while candidates from smaller political parties, including the Labour Party, emerged victorious in both the National and State Assemblies. This unprecedented political landscape serves as an emblem of the ever-evolving nature of our cherished democracy.
With sagacious wisdom, Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji implores supporters of political parties and candidates to eschew the sway of sentimentality and social media influence. The courts, he emphatically emphasizes, base their rulings on election petitions solely on the weight of compelling evidence and unwavering legal principles. In this vein, he passionately beseeches former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi to transcend their differences and unite with President Tinubu in the noble endeavor of rebuilding our beloved nation.
Amidst the backdrop of this judicial triumph, it is imperative to recall the official declaration made by the eminent Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, representing the APC, emerged as the triumphant victor in the February 25th Presidential Election, securing a staggering 8,794,726 votes. His remarkable achievement surpassed the commendable efforts of Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, who garnered 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who secured a respectable 6,101,533 votes.
Let us embrace this moment as a clarion call for unity, collaboration, and collective determination to propel our great nation towards a brighter future.
