“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE“
By The President-Elect
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
March 1, 2023
My fellow Nigerians,
I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as
the 16th president of our beloved republic. This is a shining moment in the
life of any man and affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I
say thank you.
Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient,
Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better,
more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to
our democracy.
You decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of
a Nigeria founded on shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideals of unity,
justice, peace and tolerance. Renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria.
We commend INEC for running a free and fair election. The
lapses that did occur were relatively few in number and were immaterial to the
final outcome. With each cycle of elections, we steadily perfect this process
so vital to our democratic life.
Today, Nigeria stands tall as the giant of Africa. It shines
even brighter as the continent’s biggest democracy.
I thank all who supported my campaign. From President Buhari
who adeptly led my campaign as its chairman, to my Vice Presidential Candidate,
Senator Kashim Shettima.
To the progressive governors of our party and this nation,
to the party leadership, to our loyal party members. I owe you a debt of
gratitude. To the entire campaign organization, I thank you sincerely.
I thank my loving wife and dear family whose support was
ceaseless and inspiring. Without you, this victory would not be possible.
I am grateful to Almighty God. By His mercy, I was born a
son of Nigeria and through His sublime purpose I find myself the victor of this
election. May He grant me the wisdom and courage to lead the nation to the
greatness He alone has destined for it.
Finally, I thank the Nigerian people for their abiding
belief in our democracy. I shall be a fair leader to all Nigerians. I will be
in tune with your aspirations, charge up your energies and harness your talents
to deliver a nation that we can be proud of.
To my fellow candidates, former VP Atiku, former governor
Kwankwaso, former governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship.
This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign.
You have my utmost respect.
Political competition must now give way to political
conciliation and inclusive governance.
During the election, you may have been my opponent but you
were never my enemy. In my heart, you are my brothers.
Still, I know some candidates will be hard put to accept the
election results. It is your right to seek legal recourse. What is neither
right nor defensible is for anybody to resort to violence. Any challenge to the
electoral outcome should be made in a court of law, and not in the streets.
I also ask my supporters to let peace reign and tensions
fade. We ran a principled, peaceful and progressive campaign. The aftermath of
our campaign must be as benign.
Yes, there are divisions amongst us that should not exist.
Many people are uncertain, angry and hurt; I reach out to every one of you. Let
the better aspects of our humanity step forward at this fateful moment. Let us
begin to heal and bring calm to our nation.
Now, to you, the young people of this country, I hear you
loud and clear. I understand your pains, your yearnings for good governance, a
functional economy and a safe nation that protects you and your future.
I am aware that for many of you Nigeria has become a place
of abiding challenges limiting your ability to see a bright future for
yourselves.
Remodeling our precious national home requires the
harmonious efforts of all of us, especially the youth. Working together, we
shall move this nation as never before.
My running mate, Vice President-elect Shettima, and I
understand the challenges ahead. More importantly, we also understand and
deeply value the talent and innate goodness of you, the Nigerian people. We
pledge to listen and to do the difficult things, the big deeds, that put us on
the path of irreversible progress. Hold us firmly to account, but please give
us a chance first.
Together, we shall build a brighter and more productive
society for today, tomorrow and for years to come.
Today, you have given me the greatest honor you can bestow
on one man.
In return, I will give you my utmost as your next president
and commander-in-chief. Peace, unity and prosperity shall be the cornerstones
of the society we intend to build. When you gaze upon what we shall accomplish
in the coming years, you shall speak with pride at being a Nigerian.
I thank you all.
God bless you all.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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