Nigerian President has urged those who dissatisfied with the outcome of the election process such as Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi and others to wait while seeking redress and allow the legal system take its course.
Buhari made the appeal in his 2023 Easter’s message to Nigerian on Friday, the President commended Nigerians for believing in the electoral process, congratulated those that have been elected once again.
According to him, “As a nation, we have gone through an election that has produced the next set of leaders at the federal and State levels.
“I commend Nigerians for believing in the process. While I congratulate those that have been elected.
“I acknowledge that it is the right of those who feel dissatisfied with the outcome to seek redress. I expect them to wait patiently and allow our legal system run its course”, the President added.
Buhari joined Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, signposting his victory over death.
He said, “At the heart of Easter, is the triumph of light over darkness. It is a season that reminds us that the Almighty can turn an unpleasant situation round for good.
“Recognising that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future, I urge all Nigerians to continue to be confident and believe strongly in our country for better seasons ahead”, he said.
Buhari stated that it has been a rare privilege for him to serve as the President since nigerians gave him the first mandate in 2015 and renewed it in 2019.
The President said, “Day after day, I have been guided by the vows I took to keep Nigeria united, prosperous and secure.
“Our successes on security, economy, infrastructure, new oil frontier basins, landmark legal reforms as well as food sufficiency, among others, were possible because of the support of Nigerians”.
He said as Nigerians celebrate this season with their families, neighbors and communities, they should to do so in love, compassion, kindness, resilience and forgiveness.