Nigerians Are Heroes of Democracy- Tinubu
Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu
Following the presidential election that ushered in a new government,
national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed
Bola Tinubu, last night said Nigerians who voted out the incumbent
government were the heroes of true democracy.
Asiwaju spoke during the Presidendial Inauguration Gala Night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said the electorate shunned all monetary inducement aimed at buying their votes and conscience during the election.
"Despite heavy inducement to move otherwise, the people were not
induced or intimidated. The people voted for their better destiny at
last election. The average Nigerian, decent, hardworking, unseen and
anonymous, they voted.
"They are the heroes of this glorious moment. Without their faith in
democracy and belief in a better future, this election would not have
been had and we will not be celebrating the inauguration of a new
president tonight.
"Congratulations to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
Congratulations to Africa, Nigeria is ready to lead. Today we celebrate;
tomorrow we will turn our energy ... and our polity to the task at
hand, giving better life for the people and our beloved country.
"A new era is upon us; all here are blessed by the hand of great
providence to witness the awakening of our nation. This noble moment
will endure for long after we have expired. A new president has been
inaugurated, a new government established and a commitment to build a
new Nigeria has been consecrated and ... of our people.
"We celebrate the coming of President Muhammadu Buhari. In him, we have
a leader who is principled, bold, determined, passionate and determined
to lead. He is like those leaders who have led their nations to
greatness in time past. We celebrate because his election was a
testament to the path of human decency and sovereignty of the people ...
of power."
"We celebrate Nigeria's friends from Africa and around the world
joining us today. Your presence is an expression of goodwill that shall
never be forgotten.
"Your presence underscores for us the importance that Nigeria holds in
the community of nations. That we have accomplished a peaceful
transition of administration from one different political party, that is
an historical landmark" the APC national leader added
He urged Nigerians to pray for the success of Buhari and his government.
"They come into power at a difficult moment and we grapple with
multiple of challenges. we will be there for you and with you, Mr.
President. May his administration take the first mighty step in
reconstructing a new and better Nigeria for all our people. May he begin
to lay the foundation for a better house for all of us. Faith now
ushers in a period of light and revival that will guide us to the upper
road and a higher purpose. We thank God for this chance, for it was not
guaranteed by our labour or by our effort. But it comes from the power
of God Almighty.
"President Muhammadu Buhari and other African head of state here. From
one programme to the other, the African renaissance must start with him.
The challenge is yours. We that are looking up to you will continue to
do so with great commitment and perseverance and all sense of value that
Africans must build Africa to show that Africans can compete, Nigeria
must lead. We dare not squander this good thing given to us," Bola Tinubu
asserted.
President, at the occasion, thanked African and world leaders that came to
Nigeria to witness the inauguration of the new government.
He also urged for more prayers from Nigerians in order to succeed in office.
According to him, one of the quickest ways to boost the Nigerian economy is through agriculture and mining.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Chairman of APC, John Oyegun and
former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva, also gave glory to God for
the new dawn.
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