A monarch in Oyo State, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao has sent his congratulatory message to President Bola Tinubu as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal affirmed his victory at February 25 polls.
Oba Alao congratulated Tinubu in a statement he personally signed in reaction to his victory on Wednesday.
The five-member tribunal in a unanimous judgement upheld Tinubu’s victory in the in the 2023 general elections.
The traditional ruler said, “Having secured the majority votes in the February 25 presidential election and met all the constitutional requirements for victory, today’s judgment has further cemented his electoral success, establishing his popularity among Nigerians from North to South.
“It was a judicial confirmation of the will of Nigerians on who should lead them for the next four years.
“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 habour.”
