Saturday’s Presidential Election Was Africa’s Largest Democratic Exercise – Buhari Says As He Congratulates Tinubu
Saturday’s Presidential Election Was Africa’s Largest Democratic Exercise – Buhari Says As He Congratulates Tinubu
Following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s declaration of APC candidate, Bola Tinubu as the president-elect of Nigeria after the Saturday February 25, 2023 election, President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the election was “Africa’s largest democratic exercise”.
Buhari while congratulating Tinubu on his win, said that the Tinubu who according to the president was elected by the people, is the best person for the presidential job.
He pledged to work with Tinubu and his team to ensure an orderly handover of power when his tenure elapses.
Buhari also charged other candidates and citizens to come together and act responsibly and not undermine the credibility of INEC while also reminding them of the peace accord they had signed.
Buhari wrote:
I congratulate His Excellency
The election was Africa’s largest democratic exercise. In a region that has undergone backsliding and military coups in recent years, this election demonstrates democracy’s continued relevance and capability to deliver for the people it serves.