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Tinubu Warns Atiku

All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, now President-elect as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bola Tinubu has a message for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party.

Tinubu said: “Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to our democracy.

“You decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of a Nigeria founded on shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideals of unity, justice, peace and tolerance. Renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria.”

“To my fellow candidates, former VP Atiku, former governor Kwankwaso, former governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship. This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign. You have my utmost respect.”

“Political competition must now give way to political conciliation and inclusive governance.”

“During the election, you may have been my opponent but you were never my enemy. In my heart, you are my brothers.”

“Still, I know some candidates will be hard put to accept the election results. It is your right to seek legal recourse.”

“What is neither right nor defensible is for anybody to resort to violence. Any challenge to the electoral outcome should be made in a court of law, and not in the streets.

“I also ask my supporters to let peace reign and tensions fade. We ran a principled, peaceful and progressive campaign. The aftermath of our campaign must be as benign.”

“Yes, there are divisions amongst us that should not exist. Many people are uncertain, angry and hurt; I reach out to every one of you.”

“Let the better aspects of our humanity step forward at this fateful moment. Let us begin to heal and bring calm to our nation.”

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