Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, urging him to be magnanimous in victory.
Tambuwal’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued his spokesman, Muhammad Bello, in Sokoto on Thursday.
In the statement, Tambuwal appreciated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar for his doggedness and tenacious belief in the country’s judiciary.
Atiku and the PDP had challenged the victory of President Buhari at the polls but lost at the Election Petition Tribunal. They subsequently took their case to the Supreme Court which on Wednesday threw out the appeal.
Tambuwal said: “This is a time for circumspection and rallying of Nigerians for the arduous task of tackling our huge developmental challenges.
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“This is also a time to run an inclusive government and strive to forge a true Nigerian nation and spirit.
“I want to specially commend Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for his doggedness, tenacity and strong belief in the judicial process.
“His stance has contributed in no small measure in advancing our democracy. He is without doubt an icon of democracy. His place in Nigeria’s democratic journey is assured.
“Therefore, I urge our party members not to be dismayed, the legal way has a terminal stage. The verdict of the Supreme Court is final, in politics you win some and lose some.
“Since our presidential candidate chose the legal way, it is a clear indication that he is not a supporter of resort to self-help, or violence, after all power comes from God and He alone gives it to whom He wishes at His own time and on His own terms.”
