President Muhamamdu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to stand united after the just concluded Presidential election, adding that “ election is not war”
The President said All Nigerians, going forward, must stand in brotherhood, for a bright and fulfilling future.
The President stated this at the International Conference Center, Abuja , after collecting his Certificate of Returns on Wednesday.
The President who was accompanied by his Wife, Aisha, while speaking at the International Conference Center, Abuja, congratulated all the Presidential candidates who contested with him.
He said his administration will keep its doors open and urged all Nigerians to stand with him in unity to build a better Nigeria.
President Buhari who is contesting for a second tenure polled 15, 191, 847 to defeat his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the mains opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who scored 11, 262, 978
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo accompanied by his wife Dolapo had earlier collected his Certificate of Return
The President while commending those who contested the Presidential elections, noted that although there were divergent
Buhari assured that he 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.
He also used the opportunity thank the over 15 million citizens who voted for him, and those who contributed in many ways in the running of the successful campaign, as well as those at home and abroad who expressed confidence in me and the APC Government.
“I can assure that you will see a country moving to the Next Level, as we consolidate on our fundamental areas of securing the country, reviving the economy, and fighting corruption. Many other focal areas, as stated in our campaign manual, will be added, to the good things we plan for our country.
“Let me pay tribute here to those who lost their lives either through accidents or mindless violence during the course of these elections. My heart and thoughts are with the families of the victims. May God comfort and give them the fortitude to bear the loss”.
Noting that election is not war, he said “ we should never be seen as a do or die affair. I pray that we all accept this democratic approach to elections, however contentious”
