In a victory address after his declaration as the winner of the presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari thanked Nigerians and promised to intensify efforts in the areas of security, restructuring the economy as well as the fight against corruption.
"I give thanks to Almighty God Who has spared our lives to witness another victory for Nigerian democracy and victory for our party 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", the President said. .
He went on to thank Asiwaju Bola Tinubu "for his masterful leadership as Co-chair of the Campaign Council". He also appreciated the chairman of his party, Adams Oshiomhole, the Director General of the Campaign Council Rotimi Amaechi, all members of the Presidential Campaign Council and other various Support Groups as well as "all those who contributed to the logistical expenses of the campaign in such a vast country like Nigeria".
President Buhari noted that "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".
While expressing sadness at the grievous loss of lives during the elections, the President assured that security agencies will step up their efforts to protect voters in the forthcoming State elections.
"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", President Buhari said as he also thanked "Domestic and International observers for contributing to the success of our elections and for their interest in our country and our developing democracy".
He assured that 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.
I thank you for your support and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria", President Buhari said.
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