2023 Polls: Buhari Finally Gives Reason for Not Endorsing Tinubu During APC Primaries
- President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he did not support any aspirant during the presidential primaries of the APC
- He stated that his reason was his experience contesting for the presidential seat several times
- The President further noted that he had no favourite among the candidates, Bola Tinubu, Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi and others
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FCT, Abuja - The outgoing President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, said he did not endorse Bola Tinubu, Rotimi Amaechi and other candidates at the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he did not prefer any of them to the other.
As reported by Vanguard, President Buhari says his antecedents had taught him a lesson following his several attempts to become President.
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According to President Buhari, he “contested the presidential election three times and ended up at the Supreme Court without success, only to succeed the fourth time through a democratic process.”
He revealed this while speaking in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, for the 2023 Annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial lecture organised by the Nasarawa State government in partnership with Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.
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The President was ably represented by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, Blue Print reported.
Buhari tells Nigerians to accept the outcome of 2023 polls
During his speech, Buhari urged Nigerians to keep calm and accept the outcome of the just concluded 2023 general elections.
He called for peace and stability while urging aggrieved candidates not to instigate violence and chaos among people but to seek redress in court through statutory and legal processes.
He said Ahmadu Bello was committed to Nigeria's unity, peace and progress and stood for it till his death.
The President implored Nigerians to embrace his selfless service and the legacies he left behind.
Gov Wike lauds INEC’s impact on 2023 general election, gives reason
Similarly, despite numerous outcries and criticism about the violence recorded during the 2023 general elections, INEC has been commended by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Wike said the general elections remain the most violent-free in Nigeria's electoral history.
He further noted that Nigerians had accepted the outcome of the polls while urging the citizens to give kudos to INEC.
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