President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje attend The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja… Photo: Twitter/DOlusegun
As Nigerians await the decision of the election petition tribunal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday insisted his victory at the poll is a reflection of the wishes of the majority of the electorates.
In his address at the national executive committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, he charged party stalwarts occupying both elective and appointive positions to discharge their duties.
Expressing concern over the multifaceted challenges besetting the polity, he called on the United States of America (USA) and development partners in Europe to come to the rescue of the country.
According to him: “I know election is just a step in the process, good governance is another one. We have gotten the trophy the president is standing before you and the reward for hardwork is more work.
“The party has a responsibility to promote unity, stability and love among ourselves. And we have to fulfill your dreams and the dreams of our founding fathers.
“To be sure that Nigeria remains the focal point of our domestic and foreign policies. You are the drivers of the party, when we have all other passengers, the drivers and co passengers must not fall asleep and the break working. Party loyalty becomes very important.
“Yes we are facing challenges in the court but I think this is the most credible election in Nigeria. So, we must congratulate ourselves. As a democrat, those who cannot accept the results of a free and fair election do not deserve the joy of victory.
“There are governance issues and we are taking it heads on, we must oil the wheel, grease it and we are. I have submitted ministerial list to senate for screening and approval. We are in the process of establishing fully the government of the people, for the people and by the people.
“We will face it squarely to re-engineer the economy of this country. We must find a way to satisfy the yearnings of the common man and we must ensure that all the policies we roll out work for the common man. Our policies are for the people not to punish the people.
“To the International community, I sent a message to Europe and America yesterday. To our partners, I ask how can you handle a barking dog and mad dog and prevent a barking dog from eating from the plate of your enemy.
“We are hungry and the continent depends on Nigeria. We need help but not at the expense of our joy, peace and happiness.
“The party is in your hand, let us redirect this party. Let us show the rest of the country that we are united for a purpose and if we vie from the path posterity will not forgive us.”
The Guardian
