Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has said that the peaceful outcome of 2023 general elections will go down on record as one of the proudest achievements of his administration in addition to the neutrality in the conduct of the elections.
In his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-fitr celebration to mark the end of the 30-day Ramadan fasting season,
According to the statement released by his aide, the President explained that the outcome of the elections were in line with his pledge to leave a legacy of free and fair elections.
Buhari said, “I’m proud that I have created a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation in order to produce a fair outcome for all.”
According to the President, “free and fair elections are the only principles that give credibility to our democracy, because the subversion of the will of the people undermines democracy itself.”
“The elections were so transparent that even members of the my own party were routed and unseated. At no point did I interfere with the process in order to give unfair advantage to anyone,” he added.
On the Ramadan fast, the President congratulated Nigerian Muslims on successfully completing this demanding spiritual obligation.
While praying to Allah to reward the Muslims for their sacrifices during the fasting season, Buhari advised that “we shouldn’t forget important lessons of the Ramadan which includes improving our bond with the underprivileged and poor members of society.”
According to him, “abstention from food and drinks during the fasting period had made it possible for us to appreciate the situation of those who go without eating every day.”