Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, says with the general
election out of the way, Nigerians must champion the
healing process to unite the country.


In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu urged all Nigerians to
rise above the differences that emanated from the poll and
embrace nation-building.

He congratulated all the elected governors and states
lawmakers while urging them to provide the “better life
that we promised during the campaigns”.

“With the conclusion of the Governorship and State
Houses of Assembly elections, I congratulate all the
elected governors and assembly members for earning the
mandate of the people. The March 18 governorship
election held across 28 states and the state legislative poll
across the 36 states of the federation have brought the
2023 election circle to a fitting close,” the president-elect
said.

“Consolidating democratic governance at the sub-national
level will bring more development and improved quality of
life to the masses. The more we entrench and consolidate
the gains of our democratic venture across the length and
breadth of our country, the more our people benefit in
terms of dividends of democracy and good governance.

“Indeed, the elections are over. The people have voted to
elect their governors and state legislators that will serve
them for the next four years. The time for leadership and
governance is now upon us.

“As the elected, the only way to justify the trust and
confidence of the people and the mandate entrusted in us
is to commit ourselves to the service of the people. We
must all work diligently and sincerely to make life better
for the masses. As elected officers, we have no other
assignment than to be burden-bearers for the masses and
ensure they have the better life that we promised during
the campaigns.

“We must take urgent steps to unite the people; those who
voted for us and those who did not. We must champion
the healing process by embracing the opponents and their
supporters. As I have stated previously, the time for
politicking is gone. This is time for nation-building, a task
beyond one individual or a section of society. We need
every hand from wherever it may come to be on deck.

“I am ready to work with you all as your President. I will
be a worthy partner you can trust and rely on as we all
bond together, in unity of purpose and renewed hope for,
the betterment of our blessed country and beloved people.”


‘I’M PAINED BY ETHNIC SLURS’

Before and during the elections, TheCable had reported
incidents of electoral violence and voter suppression in
states like Lagos, Delta, Kano and Abia.

Social media was also awash with ethnic slurs and
profiling.

Addressing the issues, Tinubu condemned “the reported
isolated infractions” and described them as “unacceptable
and antithetical to democratic ethos”.

“However, I’m saddened by the reported isolated
infractions during the elections and its aftermath in some
states. I strongly condemn it. Also, the report of arson
after the announcement of governorship results in one
state did not represent who we truly are: peace-loving
people,” the statement reads.

“The physical and verbal assaults committed are
unacceptable and antithetical to democratic ethos.

“Elections should be a celebration of our maturing
democracy and freedom of choice and ought not to be
moments of grief. I am particularly pained by cases of
ethnic slurs, which are capable of creating needless
mischaracterisation reported in some locations.

“My appeal is for us to rise above our differences, which,
in reality, are fewer than the valued strings that bind us
together as a people irrespective of the circumstances of
our births.

“As former governor of Lagos State, I can attest to the
strength in our diversity and togetherness. As your
President-elect, it is that spirit of inclusiveness we
engendered in Lagos that I intend to bring into national
governance so that together we can attain our full
potential.

“I will give priority to expanding the civic space and
safeguarding citizens’ freedom to exercise their rights
within the bounds of the law.

“In a democracy, majority would have their way but that
majority must not suppress the minority from having their
say. As democrats, we have to safeguard free expression.
Winners must be magnanimous, and those who did not
win should have a large heart for tolerance and respect for
the greater interest of the nation.”

https://www.thecable.ng/tinubu-time-for-politicking-is-over-we-must-begin-the-healing-process/amp

The drug lord will never rule Nigeria.
He should celebrate his temporal stolen victory.

The truth is that having observed that many Yorubas voted against him at presidential poll, Tinubu and political camp exploited the "Lagos is no man's land" sentiment during governorship election to maintain his political grip on Lagos much to detest of helpless prominent indigenous Lagos Yorubas. Make no mistake about it, Vivour-Rhodes is too inexperienced compared to Gov. Sanwo-olu in my books.

Well, many would say in politics, all is fair. But that happened at cost of the fabrics of diversity and cosmopolitan nature of Lagos as a megacity getting torn on the altar personal political ambition.

The inflammatory anti-Igbo remarks that followed by people like Onanuga and FFK who are around president-elect Tinubu were uncalled for. The fact is that Igbos have never equated Tinubu's partisan activities under AD, ACN and now APC as corporate Yoruba moves. It is therefore WRONG to equate Peter Obi's Labour Party activities as corporate Igbo moves rather than partisan moves, which they are.

Asiwaju Tinubu

On your mandate we stand

From May 29, your pictures will be on the walls of all federal, State and private businesses as the GCFR of the Federal Republic

Anyone who doesn't like it can either stay at home or remove their eyes

Action man

Lol

BastadThiefnubu:
The drug lord will never rule Nigeria.
He should celebrate his temporal stolen victory.

I'm sure your previous moniker was BastardBuhari.

16 years of wailing is so sure.

Druggie

OBi has filed his petition already… Yoruba said he has nothing .. and it’s empty.. said your not eligible to contest

E get wetin you know way Nigerians don’t know

Call am settled am

PDP will be filing too..
never know what’s in there


As for your tufaced speech.. Tinubu be real mumu.. you dey inec president you boy dey insult people and region you dey here the support ..

Now you wan Dey tell Nigerians how foolish you’re .. because Nigerians already wise pass you as a Yoruba man.. say you feel bad about ethnic slur..

Tinubu oduduwA Una Yoruba god strike you for being foolish

Aren't you ashamed of tinubu ruling you with a discredited mandate

Roboto11:


I'm sure your previous moniker was BastardBuhari.

16 years of wailing is so sure.

The problem with the inec fool is his stupidity … a he goat of no other ..

Telling Nigerians he feel bad about all tribalism and things that represent Yoruba people and e Dey his own dna

Why rub am for face .. say you stupid .. even your spokesman own you no read .. Olumo statement yiu no hear

Na your lgbt daughter we pity more .. like say sense far from her and na your e plenty

Tinubu will return this stolen certificate

Na time

For the time you’re there till it’s recover .. you no Dey represent Nigerians .. but all tribalised Yoruba people

Mainly them dey celebrate your victory in nigeria out of 459 ethnicities

Urheadmaster:
Aren't you ashamed of tinubu ruling you with a discredited mandate

Obi is not even disputing the result.

Roboto11:


I'm sure your previous moniker was BastardBuhari.

16 years of wailing is so sure.

Don't worry he is returning the stolen mandate

Return the stolen man. Everyone go heal once. Thief!!

BastadThiefnubu:
The drug lord will never rule Nigeria.
He should celebrate his temporal stolen victory.

He’s already the supreme ruler of every inch of land in Nigeria and the emperor.

I’m sorry, that’s the reality while Obi is back to his calling as a market trader. Opportunists like Obi seldom win.

Creeper:


He’s already the supreme ruler of every inch of land in Nigeria and the emperor.

I’m sorry, that’s the reality while Obi is back to his calling as a market trader. Opportunists like Obi seldom win.

Wait till May 29

BastadThiefnubu:
Wait till May 29

Is that when Obi will resume back at his job as a market trader?

Thank you my president elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. May God bless you with the wisdom to take Nigeria to greater heights....