Politics

‘Victory for democracy’: Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu on judgement

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and ex-Vice President Kashim Shettima on the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court which affirmed their victory in the 2023 presidential election.

Osinbajo, in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, September 9, 2023, said: “Congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, and our great party the All Progressives Congress on the judicial affirmation of the victory at the Presidential election of  February 25th 2023.

READ ALSO: PHOTOS: Tinubu attends G20 Summit in India

“This ruling is a great victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and its rule of law. The practice of democracy in our nation has been further strengthened by the fact that all parties faithfully followed the electoral process according to the law and relied on our courts in the event of dispute.

“Our Nation now needs all of us, to work together to address our challenges and to deliver the realization of the incredible potentials of our Nation.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

FG blames gas crunch for worsening power outages

The Federal Government has blamed gas shortages, maintenance challenges and declining hydropower generation for worsening…

35 minutes ago

Oil thieves steal 3.3m barrels as NUPRC revenue drops N2.1trn

Nigeria lost 3.33 million barrels of crude oil to theft in 2025, with 2.19 million…

41 minutes ago

NDLEA uncovers foreign drug cartels using Nigeria as transit hub

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised the alarm over the growing involvement…

44 minutes ago

Lagos summons DisCos, regulators over persistent blackouts

The Lagos State Government has summoned electricity regulators, distribution companies, power resellers and suppliers to…

46 minutes ago

EFCC grills ex-banker over diversion of N515m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun investigating a former bank operations manager, Obinna…

50 minutes ago

Kruger National Park faces $29.2m funding gap after devastating floods

outh Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park is facing a $29.2m funding shortfall for the reconstruction…

54 minutes ago

This website uses cookies.