Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido has urged Nigerians to accept the victory of General Muhammadu Buhari as the new president of the country as the will of God.
In a congratulatory statement, signed by Adamu Muhammad Usman, Special Assistant ( Media) to the Governor, Lamido said Buhari’s emergence was a manifestation of the resolve of Nigerians to give democracy a chance.
“The election of Muhammadu Buhari is manifestation of the resolve of Nigerians to give democracy a chance and also prove that Nigerians have embraced democratic culture of preserving the sanctity of processes that brought leaders of integrity into power.”
Describing the election as the most transparent in recent times in the country, Lamido said it showed that the nation had proved to the world that it had the capacity to hold election and transfer power without rancour.
His words: “I hail the resilience and doggedness of Nigerians, especially the people of Jigawa State for the peaceful and orderly election. As we know, it is God Almighty that gives power to whom He wishes and at the same time takes power from whom He wishes. Therefore, we join all Nigerians in congratulating General Buhari and wish him well in this new assignment of steering the affairs of our dear country in the next four years.” The governor urged the president-elect to be magnanimous in victory and serve as bridge builder to all sections of the country.
Lamido appealed to Buhari to maintain his love and service to humanity that he is known for as well as deploy these qualities into the affairs of governance in the country.
He also congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for ensuring free, fair, transparent and credible elections.
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