President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday thanked God and Nigerians for the victory in the 2019 presidential election that was conducted on February 23.
He said this in his acceptance speech on Wednesday
morning at his presidential campaign headquarters in Abuja shortly after
the INEC chairman declared him as the winner.
The President also stated that his administration would continue to fight corruption, insecurity and improve on the economy.
“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,” he told jubilant supporters.
His
speech read in detail, “First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty
God Who has spared our lives to witness another victory for Nigerian
democracy and victory for our party, the APC.
“I thank the
millions of Nigerians who voted to re-elect me as your president for the
next four years. I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful to you for
judging me worthy of continuing to serve you and for your peaceful
conduct.
“In particular, I would like to thank Asiwaju Bola
Tinubu for his masterful leadership as Co-chair of the Campaign Council.
I would like to also thank the party chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, the
Director General of the Campaign Council Rotimi Amaechi, all members of
the Presidential Campaign Council and other various support groups.
“My thanks to all those who contributed to the logistical expenses of the campaign in such a vast country like Nigeria.
“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.
“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.”
Source:- Punchng
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