The Progressives Solidarity Forum (PSF UK) has said the victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) in last presidential election in Nigeria should be seen from the perspective of good governance and restoration of integrity to the nation.
According to a statement jointly signed by the Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kazeem Olasupo, and the Patron, Chief, Dr. Ibrahim Emokpaire, of the forum, the group congratulated the people of Nigeria, President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President-elect Professor Yemi Osinbajo on their victory at the poll on March 28.
The group said the election was never about Nigeria and not about North, South, Christians or Muslims.
“The great people of Nigeria have spoken. And the message of change is loud, clear and resonates across the land.
“The conduct and outcome of this election have served as a triumph of democracy in Nigeria. They have also sent a very strong message that power rests with the people and the will of the people of Nigeria is mighty enough to overwhelm the culture of rigging in electioneering processes.
“This has become a known fact politicians must come to terms with.
“Nigerians have been able to prove to the entire world that democratic values and tenets have now found their solid space within our body polity,” the forum said.
According to the group, with the victory of General Buhari and Professor Osinbajo a new era has begun in Nigeria.
While imploring the President-elect to live up to his pre-election promises to the Nigerian people, it commended the outgoing President for congratulating his major opponent, General Buhari, and accepting the result of the election.
“The incoming government has a lot to do. The first of these is the job of rebuilding the country. Restoration of our economy, killing the cancer of corruption, ending the menace of Boko Haram insurgency, among others, should also be attached much importance to,” the forum said.