Oba Francis Olushola Alao, Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his victory at the tribunal.
The monarch, who is the deputy chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas & Chiefs, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the state capital.
“I send my felicitation to the President and Commander-In-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his well-deserved victory at the Election Petition Tribunal today Wednesday September 6, 2023.
“Having secured the majority votes in the February 25 presidential election and met all the constitutional requirements for victory, today’s judgment has further cemented his electoral success, establishing his popularity among Nigerians from North to South.
“It was a judicial confirmation of the will of Nigerians on who they chose to lead them for the next four years.
“Today’s judgment, which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the poll, clears the way for him to concentrate on governance, fixing the economy, securing Nigerians and uniting all citizens.
“With the assemblage of the distinguished men and women that made the Federal Executive Council, and the policies rolled out so far, it is clear that President Tinubu means well for Nigeria, and that he will pursue a vision that will make Nigeria a better country for all in the long run.
“I commend the petitioners for seeking redress at the Tribunal which is the laid down procedure in democracy.
“I also commend members of the Tribunal for painstakingly looking into the petition and doing justice to all the parties involved. Forthrightness and professionalism which mark out the Bench have been upheld in the course of serving justice to both the petitioners and respondents in the petition.
“Now that judgment has been given, I urge President Tinubu to be magnanimous in victory, and also urge the petitioners to join hands with him in building the Nigeria of our dream since the goal of all the candidates is to see a better Nigeria.
“May God grant Mr President more grace, strength and wisdom to steer the ship of Nigeria to safe habour,” he said.
