Tribunal victory will compel Tinubu to concentrate on economy, security, others — Oyo monarch

Deputy Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola has submitted that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) would clear the way for President Bola Tinubu to concentrate on governance, fixing the economy, securing Nigerians and uniting all citizens.

The monarch was quoted in a statement as saying that the ruling was a judicial confirmation of the will of Nigerians on who they chose to lead them for the next four years.

The statement read, ‘Today’s judgment, which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the poll, clears the way for him to concentrate on governance, fixing the economy, securing Nigerians and uniting all citizens.

“With the assemblage of the distinguished men and women that made the Federal Executive Council, and the policies rolled out so far, it is clear that President Tinubu means well for Nigeria, and that he will pursue a vision that will make Nigeria a better country for all in the long run.

“I commend the petitioners for seeking redress at the Tribunal which is the laid down procedure in democracy.

I also commend members of the Tribunal for painstakingly looking into the petition and doing justice to all the parties involved. Forthrightness and professionalism which mark out the Bench have been upheld in the course of serving justice to both the petitioners and respondents in the petition.

“Now that judgment has been given, I urge President Tinubu to be magnanimous in victory and also urge the petitioners to join hands with him in building the Nigeria of our dream since the goal of all the candidates is to see a better Nigeria.

“May God grant Mr President more grace, strength and wisdom to steer the ship of Nigeria to safe harbor”

 

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