The Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Khamis Olatunde Badmus, has described the victory of President-elect Muhammadu Buhari as divine.
In a statement by his Special Assistant, Alhaji Dawood Ajetunmobi, Badmus urged the President-elect to hit the ground running with ideas that will give the people a responsible and responsive government.
“There is no doubt that Buhari’s victory is the will of God. This is the first time in the history of our nation that an opposition party will unseat the ruling party in a presidential election.
“Although, the victory calls for celebration but the exigency of time does not avail us the luxury of unbridled celebration. The “People’s General” should roll up his sleeves and usher in a new era and wind of change in the country.’’
The statement also commended the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, praising him his resilience and commitment before, during and after the polls.
“President Goodluck Jonathan’s gesture is also commendable.
“I see it as a master stroke for breaking the back of those who would have started fomenting trouble immediately the winner was declared.
“This is good for the polity. Nigeria is the overall winner.”