President-elect, Asiwaju Bola
Tinubu has raised the alarm over plots by some aggrieved partisans to truncate
the transition process, particularly his expected swearing-in on May 29.
Tinubu in a statement by his
Director, Public Affairs and Minister of State Labour and Employment, Mr Festus
Keyamo SAN also warned the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic
Party PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of the Labour Party LP, Mr Peter Obi
against taking to the streets while also pursuing their cases in court.
In the statement issued Saturday
in Abuja, the President-elect noted that those who have taken to the streets
protesting against his mandate are fixated on having an Interim National
Government ING.
Part of the statement reads; “We
have watched with great concern the condemnable activities of some persons and
groups who are desirous of truncating our democracy.
“For reasons best known to them,
these persons have remained embittered that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was
declared winner of the 2023 General Elections. Repeatedly, but unfortunately,
these misguided individuals have called for either the cancellation of the
results or that the President-elect should not be inaugurated on the 29th of
May, 2023.
“We wish to reiterate and
emphasise that these positions are not in tandem with our constitutional
provisions or our electoral laws. We would have taken these as mere wishful
thinking, however, because of their implications for national security and
public order, we have therefore considered it necessary, if not expedient, to
call them to order.
“We are aware of the intentions
of those engaged in these treasonable and subversive acts. We also know those
involved in the many plots being contrived to undermine the transition in
particular and democracy in general. They are fixated on an Interim Government.
They have done it in this country before and it threw the country into
avoidable crises for many years and they want to do it again. They are bent on
delegitimizing the new government. Some have made treasonable insinuations and
openly called for military take-over. It is for these reasons that they are
desperate to incite the people against the incoming Government.
“It is perplexing to see that
those contesting the results want to be in the courts and on the streets at the
same time. However, if their intention is to truncate the inauguration of the
President-elect and Vice-President-elect, they should immediately bury the
thought. It is gratifying to note that the President has set in motion steps
for the actualisation of the swearing-in ceremonies. In this regard, the
Presidential Transition Council has remained focused and committed to its Terms
of Reference in respect of organizing a hitch-free handover”.
The statement noted that on many
occasions after the declaration of Tinubu as the winner of the election, his
public speeches and utterances have centred on reconciliation, forgiveness and
a greater vision for Nigeria.
It added that the President-elect
knows those who are sponsoring violent protests against his mandate as well as
their sponsors from within and outside Nigeria and shall be working closely
with the security agencies to apprehend them and bring them to book
“He has pledged fairness as the
basis for his present and future engagements. He has unequivocally stated that
he would not accord favour to those that supported him, and neither would he
mistreat those who did not vote for him. This is statesmanly and patriotic. We
all watched the President-elect as Governor of Lagos for eight years. He never
undermined any person or tribe. He championed people-oriented policies. It is
common knowledge that he is a welfarist and a pacifist. This is even more so
that millions of citizens have spoken through the ballot box in his favour.
“By being declared winners,
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima are legally entitled to
be inaugurated into office as provided for by law and as we have practised
since 1999, whilst those who feel otherwise have the right to seek legal
redress in court. Why should their situation be different from what we have
practised since 1999?
“Those who are dissatisfied with
the declaration must conduct themselves within the ambits of the law. Nigeria
is not a lawless country and should not be portrayed as such no matter the
frustrations as presently being exhibited by some bad losers.
“Those who are stoking the embers
of hate, division and falsehoods as well as peddling misleading narratives
through some compromised media outlets should detract from such. It amounts to
campaigning after elections. Hate speeches, fake news and propaganda at a time
like this are needless because Nigerians have already made their choice. Those
who are bent on scuttling the process will ignite the fire of destruction and
run away. But they should not even start.
“We simply wish that peace reigns
in the country. It does not make sense that some persons who should know better
are encouraging violence and are so determined to achieve that.
“We know these persons and their
sponsors from within and outside Nigeria and we shall be working closely with
the security agencies to apprehend them and bring them to book. Our concern is
that everyday Nigerians who are unaware of the evil intentions of these persons
should not be used as cannon fodders. Enough is enough. Their continuous
determination to dare us should cease forthwith. We are not lacking in capabilities
and capacities. Our silence should not be taken for cowardice. We should come
together for the peace of our beloved country. It is better”, Keyamo added.
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No one can truncate what God has done. Asiwaju is our president elect and will ne sworn in come 29th May God's willing
ReplyDeleteYes, Ashiwaju is our president elect
DeleteYou have to personalize your statement. He is your president, not Nigeria president. Look at who is talking about rule of law. Did you know rule of law when you were rigging the election in Lagos, ekiti, nasarawa, Benue, rivers, ebonyi, oyo and other state. Tell me which right sensible man or woman will vote APC after the disastrous tenure of buhari?
DeleteBuhari destroyed Nigeria Economy $ institutions. He caused disunity, poverty & pain. No way APC can rule or win elections freely.
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