*President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his acceptance speech Wednesday assures Nigerian consumers of good governance, dividend of democracy, and youth empowerment under his administration when inaugurated May 29, 2023

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President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated the commitment of his administration to inspiring good governance, functional economy, youth empowerment, as well as security of lives and property of Nigerians, when inaugurated May 29, 2023.

Tinubu stated these early Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Abuja, FCT, in his acceptance speech, titled, “The Era of Renewed Hope”, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner in last Saturday鈥檚 presidential election.

The erstwhile Lagos State Governor also applauded the Nigerian electorate across partisan divide, who participated in the keenly contested presidential election, including the supporters of his fiercest opponents.

Asiwaju Tinubu, in his address, also expressed his appreciation after the Independent National Electoral Commission Wednesday declared him President-elect.

绿帽献妻 reports Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the Presidential election ahead of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), who came second and third, respectively.

The Lagos State Governor stated: 鈥淲hether you are Batified or Atikulated, Obidients, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted and struggled for a better Nigeria, more hopeful nation, and I thank you for you participation and dedication to our democracy.

鈥淵ou decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of a Nigerian founded on a shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideas of unity, justice, peace and tolerance.”

The President-elect鈥檚 teeming supporters are popularly referred to as 鈥楤atified鈥� or ‘Batists’, according to his initials 鈥� Bola Ahmed Tinubu 鈥� much like those of Atiku and Obi, especially in the social media space.

Appreciation to fellow contestants

In his acceptance speech Wednesday, Tinubu as well extended an olive branch to his fellow contestants, urging them to join him in building Nigeria together.

The President-elect said: 鈥淚 take this opportunity to appeal to my fellow contestants to let us team up together.

“It is the only nation we have. It is one country and we must build together.”

He as well commended leaders of his, and all others who worked hard for his election, including President Muhammadu Buhari.

Seventy-year-old Asiwaju Tinubu won in 12 of Nigeria鈥檚 36 states, and garnered significant numbers in several other states, to claim the highest number of votes 鈥� 8,794,726, almost two million votes over what聽 Atiku got in last Saturday’s Presidential election.

Contesting for the sixth time, Atiku got 6,984,520 votes, while Obi of the Labour Party finished the race with 6,101,533.

FULL TEXT OF 鈥淭HE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE鈥� ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU, MARCH 1, 2023

My fellow Nigerians,

I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th president of our beloved republic.

This is a shining moment in the life of any man and affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I say thank you.

Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to our democracy.

You decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of a Nigeria founded on shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideals of unity, justice, peace and tolerance. Renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria.

We commend INEC for running a free and fair election.

The lapses that did occur were relatively few in number and were immaterial to the final outcome.

With each cycle of elections, we steadily perfect this process so vital to our democratic life.

Today, Nigeria stands tall as the giant of Africa. It shines even brighter as the continent鈥檚 biggest democracy.

I thank all who supported my campaign. From President Buhari who adeptly led my campaign as its chairman, to my Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima.

To the progressive governors of our party and this nation, to the party leadership, to our loyal party members. I owe you a debt of gratitude. To the entire campaign organisation, I thank you sincerely.

I thank my loving wife and dear family whose support was ceaseless and inspiring. Without you, this victory would not be possible.

I am grateful to Almighty God. By His mercy, I was born a son of Nigeria and through His sublime purpose I find myself the victor of this election. May He grant me the wisdom and courage to lead the nation to the greatness He alone has destined for it.

Finally, I thank the Nigerian people for their abiding belief in our democracy. I shall be a fair leader to all Nigerians. I will be in tune with your aspirations, charge up your energies and harness your talents to deliver a nation that we can be proud of.

To my fellow candidates, former VP Atiku, former governor Kwankwaso, former governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship. This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign.

You have my utmost respect. Political competition must now give way to political conciliation and inclusive governance.

During the election, you may have been my opponent but you were never my enemy. In my heart, you are my brothers.

Still, I know some candidates will be hard put to accept the election results.

It is your right to seek legal recourse. What is neither right nor defensible is for anybody to resort to violence.

Any challenge to the electoral outcome should be made in a court of law, and not in the streets.

I also ask my supporters to let peace reign and tensions fade.

We ran a principled, peaceful and progressive campaign. The aftermath of our campaign must be as benign.

Yes, there are divisions amongst us that should not exist. Many people are uncertain, angry and hurt; I reach out to every one of you.

Let the better aspects of our humanity step forward at this fateful moment. Let us begin to heal and bring calm to our nation.

Now, to you, the young people of this country, I hear you loud and clear.

I understand your pains, your yearnings for good governance, a functional economy and a safe nation that protects you and your future.

I am aware that for many of you, Nigeria has become a place of abiding challenges limiting your ability to see a bright future for yourselves.

Remodelling our precious national home requires the harmonious efforts of all of us, especially the youth.

Working together, we shall move this nation as never before.

My running mate, Vice President-elect Shettima, and I understand the challenges ahead. More importantly, we also understand and deeply value the talent and innate goodness of you, the Nigerian people.

We pledge to listen and to do the difficult things, the big deeds, that put us on the path of irreversible progress.

Hold us firmly to account, but please give us a chance first.

Together, we shall build a brighter and more productive society for today, tomorrow and for years to come.

Today, you have given me the greatest honor you can bestow on one man.

In return, I will give you my utmost as your next president and commander-in-chief. Peace, unity and prosperity shall be the cornerstones of the society we intend to build. When you gaze upon what we shall accomplish in the coming years, you shall speak with pride at being a Nigerian.

I thank you all.

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