President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that election is neither war nor a do-or-die affair and promised to run an inclusive government in his second term which begins on May 29 this year.

resident Muhammadu Buhari and wife Aisha (left) with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and wife Dolapo, shortly after receiving Certificates of Return from the INEC Chairman in Abuja, yesterday. Photo: Abayomi Adeshida. The President, who stated this shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, spoke against the backdrop of rejection of results of the presidential election by the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who also vowed to go to court to challenge the results. “Election is not war, and should never be seen as a do-or-die affair. I pray that we all accept this democratic approach to elections, however contentious,” he said. The President said now that the elections were over, and a winner had emerged, the victory is that of Nigeria. He said: “That was why I encouraged my teeming supporters, in a speech I read earlier today, not to gloat. Our God-given victory is enough cause for joy, without deriding those who were in the opposition. All Nigerians, going forward, must stand in brotherhood, for a bright and fulfilling future. “I, therefore, want to assure that we will continue to engage all parties that have the best interest of Nigerians at heart.” President Buhari said his government would remain inclusive and that all doors will remain open, adding that it “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.” Congratulating all the presidential candidates and their teams on a hard-fought campaign, he said: “We may have had different views during the campaign, but the one thing most of us have in common is love of our country and our desire to improve conditions for Nigerians. “From the comments of several observers, both local and foreign, it is obvious that the elections were both free and fair.”

The President said he would continue to build on the foundations of peace, rule of law and opportunities for all in efforts to deliver a better Nigeria. “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 said. President Buhari thanked the over 15 million citizens who voted for him as well as those who contributed to the running of his successful campaign. “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,” he said. The President also paid tribute to those who lost their lives either through accidents or mindless violence during the course of the elections. “My heart and thoughts are with the families of the victims. May God comfort and give them the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said. Earlier in his acceptance speech, President Buhari said security agencies in the country will bring to justice those who allegedly perpetuated violence during the Presidential and National Assembly elections. President Buhari advised his party members not to taunt the opposition parties in their celebration, saying that victory was enough reward.

He promised to consolidate on the foundation his administration has laid in the past four years and restructure the nation’s economy. While thanking God for the victory and his party, he expressed sadness over the loss of lives during the elections. He said: “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 grateful 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. Security to prosecute electoral offenders “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. Appeal to supporters “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 commended domestic and international observers for contributing to the success of the elections and for their interest in the country and developing democracy.

On expectations in the next four years, he said: “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.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/02/ill-run-an-inclusive-govt-buhari-pledges/

You didn't do it in 2015, it's now you want to do it?

Donmedra:
You didn't do it in 2015, it's now you want to do it?

Because it's now more than 5%
That's one of the drawbacks of democracy, you give appointments to those who worked for your party's victory.

Businessideas:

Because it's now more than 5%
That's one of the drawbacks of democracy, you give appointments to those who worked for your party's victory.

wow that's barbaric.

Atiku lost the north because of restructuring he was preaching, he thought the south would back him up

Donmedra:
wow that's barbaric.

Atiku lost the north because of restructuring he was preaching, he thought the south would back him up

Hmm.Honestly, there's nothing barbaric in appointing those who worked for your party's victory, that is how it's done in every nation practicing party democracy.
We are lucky in Nigeria that our Constitution mandates the President to appoint ministers from every state of the federation.
Sincerely,I don't want to discuss the loss of Alhaji Atiku, taking a clue from the President's counsel that his supporters should not gloat over the loss or make fun of Alhaji Atiku's supporters.

What prevented him from running an inclusive government before??