President Bola Tinubu Excited About PEPT Verdict
President Bola Tinubu expressed his excitement about the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which affirmed his election. He shared his joy with his audience in India, where he was attending G20 meetings, stating that he couldn’t sleep the night before the verdict, and that he was anxiously awaiting the outcome. Tinubu emphasized that he was in India to present a future vision for Nigeria and called for unity and progress.
Afenifere Congratulates Tinubu on PEPT Verdict
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the PEPT. Afenifere’s leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, expressed delight at the verdict, stating that it represented growing democracy in Nigeria. He urged Tinubu to deliver on his “Renewed Hope Agenda” promises.
Governor Akeredolu Commends PEPT Verdict
Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the PEPT verdict. Akeredolu described the judgement as a revalidation of the people’s mandate and the renewed hope agenda. He urged Nigerians to embrace democracy and governance, calling on opposition candidates to join hands with the president to develop the country.
Ekiti State Governor and Senate Leader Hail PEPT Verdict
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, praised the PEPT’s decision to uphold Tinubu’s election. They emphasized that the verdict reaffirmed the will of the majority of Nigerian voters and called on the opposition to accept the outcome and work together for governance.
Senators Akpabio, Lawan, Adeola, and Sani Musa Commend PEPT Verdict
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senators Ahmad Lawan, Solomon Adeola, and Sani Musa lauded the PEPT’s judgement. Akpabio described it as an affirmation of the people’s mandate, while other senators commended the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and urged the opposition to join hands with Tinubu for governance.
Gombe State Governor Celebrates PEPT Verdict
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed joy over the PEPT verdict, describing it as a victory for democracy and truth. He commended the tribunal for dismissing the petitions presented by the opposition and called for unity in building a better Nigeria.
Niger State Governor Congratulates Tinubu
Niger State Governor Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulated President Bola Tinubu and APC on their victory at the PEPT. He emphasized that the verdict reflected the choice of Nigerians and called for cooperation to deliver the “Renewed Hope ,Agenda.”
Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors Forum Chairman Applaud PEPT Verdict
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended the unanimous decision of the court, upholding Tinubu’s election. He called it a triumph of truth and urged Nigerians to work together for good governance.
Access to Justice Advocacy Group Disappointed with PEPT Verdict
Advocacy group Access to Justice (A2Justice) expressed disappointment with the PEPT verdict, considering it damaging to efforts for credible elections in Nigeria. The group criticized the tribunal for using legal technicalities and not conducting a credible examination of the election process.
Human Rights Writers Association Criticizes PEPT Verdict
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) criticized the PEPT verdict, labeling it a miscarriage of justice. HURIWA expressed bewilderment at the tribunal’s challenge to well-established Supreme Court rulings and called for respect of legal hierarchy and precedent.
