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Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, on his victory at the Supreme Court which, Thursday, October 26, ruled that the president was validly elected by Nigerians.

Uzodimma said the Supreme Court ruling is a revalidation of the trust millions of Nigerians reposed in President Tinubu when they turned out en mass to cast their ballot for him on February 25, 2023.

The governor in a statement he personally signed after the Supreme Court verdict, said: “On behalf of the government and the good people of Imo State, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his triumphant victory at the Supreme Court, securing his presidency in the recent general elections.

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“I commend President Tinubu’s proactive measures in stirring the economy of our dear nation. Despite interim difficulties experienced by the people, Mr. President’s policies are designed to offer a greater economic advantage on a long-term basis. His dedication to national development is evident and we are confident in his ability to lead our great nation towards a brighter future.

“As a State, we are ready and committed to working hand in hand with Mr. President on this national assignment. Together, we can achieve progress, unity and prosperity for our beloved country. We look forward to the collaborative efforts that will bring about positive change and growth on a national scale.

“Once again, congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and may his tenure be marked by success and progress for all Nigerians.”

Rep. Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) says President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the Supreme Court has laid bare all unfounded stories about the 2023 presidential election.

Idahosa, a member representing Ovia Federal constituency, said this in a statement issued in Benin, while reacting to Thursday apex court judgment in Abuja.

In the statement issued by his media aide, Mr Friday Aghedo, the lawmaker said he was not surprised with the outcome of the court’s judgment, calling on Nigerians to avoid unfounded and baseless rumours.

According to Idahosa, who chairs the House Committee on Healthcare Services, speculations pose a great danger to our democracy if not checked.

While congratulating Tinubu on the victory, he expressed optimism that the judgment would help redirect the people and the opposition on the task of making Nigeria great.

“The division created by Tinubu’s electoral victory was unnecessary as everybody cannot support the same candidate.

“On behalf of the good people of Ovia federal constituency, I congratulate our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory at the Supreme Court.

“With this judgment, it is my hope that the verdict has put to an end the needless bickering, distractions and provocation that greeted the 2023 presidential election.

“I congratulate the leadership and all members of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on this sweet victory.

“With this final judgment, I hope we can now all put aside our differences and work for the common good of all, irrespective of our party’s affiliation,” said Idahosa.

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Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, has felicitated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu as the Supreme Court upheld his election victory.

The governor, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, issued in Minna on Thursday said truth and justice had prevailed.

He said that with the verdict of the Supreme Court, “the coast is finally cleared and arguments laid to rest.”

Bago, who expressed confidence in the ability of the administration of Tinubu to deliver more dividends of democracy to Nigerians called on all and sundry to give the administration the needed support and prayers.

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The election of Tinubu was challenged by some of his opponents at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) where he emerged victorious.

Unsatisfied by the verdict, the opponents appealed the ruling, which had been upheld by the Supreme Court on Thursday, laying to rest every litigation about the 2023 pesidential election.

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Mr Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has said that the affirmation of election victory of  President Bola Tunubu by the Supreme Court would further deepen the country’s electoral laws and jurisprudence.

The apex court in Nigeria had on Thursday dismissed the appeals of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and their respective presidential candidates, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi.

The appellants had challenged the victory of President Bola Tinubu’s at the Feb. 25 poll and sought to overturn the verdict of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

The supreme court however dismissed the appeal holding that new evidence could not be introduced at the stage of appeal.

In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Ismail Ompidian, and made available to journalists on Thursday in Osogbo, Oyetola described the judgment as a “sound one”.

He congratulated the President and his Vice, Sen. Kashim Shettima, over their victory at the Supreme Court.

Oyetola also congratulated the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Working Committee (NWC), and members and supporters of the party on the victory.

 The minister said that  the judgment had finally settled the legal battle over the 2023 presidential election.

He said that lovers of democracy must commend the resilience of the judiciary in deepening the country’s democracy through its sound judgments.

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The supreme court  judgment is a “sound one” that will further deepen the country’s electoral laws and judicial jurisprudence.

“On behalf of the APC family in Osun, I congratulate our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima on their victory at the Supreme Court.

“Today’s  judgment has put to an end the needless bickering, distractions and litigation that greeted the 2023 presidential election.

” It is my hope that the opposition will  team up with our president to move Nigeria forward in the overall interest of the country,” he said.

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Former deputy Senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, has charged all Nigerians, especially politicians, to get down to the business of rebuilding Nigeria with the final seal on the Supreme Court judgment affirming President Bola Tinubu’s win at the February polls.

Reacting to the judgement that validated and upheld the earlier ruling of the Court of Appeal, the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta state said the judgment has effectively ended all jostling on politics and leadership.

In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege stated, “What the Supreme Court did is not just to affirm the validity of President Bola Tinubu’s mandate, but a call to duty. The learned Justices saved Nigeria from unnecessary and prolonged distractions by promptly giving their verdict so that we could get down to the task of rebuilding our country.

He said: “Whatever each of the protagonists may feel, this is not a victory for President Tinubu alone or any political party. This is an admonition for us to collectively work towards fixing Nigeria again.”

He commended the Supreme Court and the entire judiciary for putting Nigeria first and upholding the rule of law.

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Omo-Agege noted: “One remarkable feature of our judiciary is that despite all challenges facing the country, despite all seeming uncertainties, our Supreme Court has always displayed an independent and calming disposition on the country. This is one such instance. Our justices must be commended for their service to the country.

“Now is the time to jettison politics and work with President Tinubu to get Nigeria working again. It is now a matter of duty to our people. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi, their political parties, and followers should think of Nigeria first, not just because the Supreme Court is the final arbiter but the higher interest of the people whom we are all aspiring to serve, to support, and collaborate with the President to get Nigeria back on track.”

He further thanked Abubakar and Obi for enriching Nigeria’s jurisprudence through their democratic litigations to challenge the election, noting that the electoral process gets better as a result.

Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, on the affirmation of his Presidential election victory by the Supreme Court, in Abuja on Thursday, October 26.

Governor Oyebanji described the triumph of the president at the apex court as “the ultimate judicial stamp on the landslide victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer at the 2023 presidential poll held on February 25, 2023.”

He described the decision of the Supreme Court validating President Tinubu’s win as a victory for democracy, the rule of law, and a landmark judgement in the nation’s electoral jurisprudence that has become a reference point for generations to come.”

In a statement on Thursday by his special adviser on media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji, described the latest judicial victory of President Tinubu as the confirmation of the electoral wishes of the majority of Nigerians who massively voted for the APC as the party of their choice.

Governor Oyebanji said the affirmation of President Tinubu’s victory by both the Presidential Election Petition Court and the Supreme Court has laid to rest all doubts and controversies raised by the opposition about the presidential election.

The Ekiti helmsman advised the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi, and the presidential candidates of other political parties to join hands with President Tinubu to move the country forward politically, economically and socially in the interest of Nigerians.

He also advised the candidates and parties whose petitions and appeals were not successful at the courts to accept the hand of fellowship earlier extended to them by President Tinubu since there must be an end to litigation after the electorate had spoken with their votes.

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Describing election petitions as part of democracy and a better way to ventilate grievances arising from the conduct of polls, Governor Oyebanji said the aggrieved candidates have legitimately explored avenues to seek redress rather than resorting to self-help.

The governor also charged leaders and supporters of the ruling party to be magnanimous in victory while their counterparts in the opposition should accept the outcome of the court verdict in good faith and explore ways to work together with their principals for a united and prosperous Nigeria.

He enjoined Nigerians irrespective of their political, ethnic, and religious leanings to support President Tinubu’s vision to positively turn around the fortunes of Nigeria through his Renewed Hope agenda now that his election has been confirmed as legitimate by the apex court.

The governor stated: “This is a victory for democracy and the rule of law. On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leadership of our party, APC and Nigerians as a whole on this victory. Let’s all join hands with the President in its determined efforts to take our country to a new level of development and prosperity.”

The Presidential Villa, Abuja, is currently a Mecca of sorts as visitors and well-wishers have started thronging the House Number 1 to congratulate President Bola Tinubu over his victory at the Supreme Court this afternoon.

President Tinubu had secured Supreme Court victory in the final run of the judicial tussle over his electoral victory in the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election.

His electoral victory was challenged by the opposition parties, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), as well as their candidates at the polls, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi.

Among the early callers to the Villa to felicitate with the President were the governors of Bayelsa, Douye Diri; Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule; Ogun, Dapo Abiodun; and Kogi, Yahaya Bello; Benue, Hyacinth Alia.

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Others included the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje; former Delta State governor, James Ibori; and the Managing Director of Sahara Energy, Mr Kola Adesina; Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, among others.

Also seen at the Villa were the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi; Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.

As at about 2:30pm when this brief was filed, more visitors were still being expected to call in to felicitate with the President.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Supreme Court verdict affirming President Bola Tinubu’s victory in February 2023.

Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Labour Party (LP)’s Peter Obi had appealed the verdict of the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) which upheld Tinubu’s win.

But the apex court on Thursday dismissed their appeals, saying they lacked merit.

A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba described it as disappointing and “thrashed” the expectations of Nigerians.

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It said: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgment of the Supreme Court in the petition filed by the PDP and Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar against the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) @OfficialAPCNg and Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT as winners of the February 25, 2023 Presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It accused the Supreme Court of condoning “serious issues of forgery, falsehood and perjury on the altar of technicalities.

“The PDP and indeed majority of Nigerians are alarmed, disappointed and gravely concerned with the reasoning of the Supreme Court which the PDP believes is against the express provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, the Guideline and Regulation issued by INEC under which the election was conducted.

“The PDP asserts that it is indeed a sad commentary for our democracy that the Supreme Court failed to uphold the provisions of the law. Instead, it trashed the expectation of majority of Nigerians who looked up to it as a Temple of Impartiality to deliver substantial justice in the matter having regards to the laws and facts of the case.

“Nigerians earnestly expected the Supreme Court to uphold and defend the clear provisions of the 1999 Constitution in terms of qualification and minimum requirement for a winner to be declared in a Presidential election in Nigeria especially with regards to the required statutory 25% of votes in the FCT as well as issues of violation of electoral Rules and Guidelines, brazen manipulations and alterations of election results by the APC.

“Nigerians are still at a loss as to how the Supreme Court condoned the serious issues of forgery, falsehood and perjury on the altar of technicalities.

“The general gloom, melancholy and sense of despondency across the country upon the delivery of the judgment is an ominous sign of eerie situation which portend grave consequences because of the disappointment embedded in the judgment.

“This judgment by the Supreme Court has evidently shaken the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court as the last hope of the common man.

“The PDP remains undeterred and charges Nigerians not to be discouraged or allow the judgment to detract from their collective quest for the entrenchment of a credible electoral system that can guarantee a government that truly derive its legitimacy from the people.”