Thabo Mbeki, former president of South Africa, has asked
Bola Tinubu, president-elect, to build an exemplary government when he assumes
office.
In a statement issued by Tunde Rahman on Friday, Mbeki spoke
on Thursday when he visited Tinubu in Abuja.
Mbeki, who is the chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer
Group for the election, said many countries in the continent look up to
Nigeria.
“Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a big
economy. Whatever happens here sets the pace for the rest of Africa,” Mbeki was
quoted as saying.
“We need a strong
Nigerian presidency that will also focus on the African region. Your opponent
will be looking for the smallest thing to throw stones at. That is the way of
democracy.”
On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) declared Tinubu as the winner of the presidential election and also
issued him a certificate of return.
Tinubu secured 8,794,726 votes. Abubakar had the
second-highest figure with 6,984,520 votes, while Peter Obi of the Labour Party
(LP) was next with 6,101,533 votes.
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