Atiku congratulates Buhari, hails Jonathan
(Nigeria) Former Vice President and chieftain of the All
Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated General
Muhammadu Buhari, APC presidential candidate on his victory in Saturday’s poll.
Atiku in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said “My hearty congratulations to,
General Buhari, for being elected the next president of our beloved county,
Nigeria. You have led our party, the APC to an unprecedented victory within two
years of its official formation, and in so doing, written the most important
chapter of our democracy.
“The great Nnamdi Azikiwe once wrote that “history will
continue to vindicate the just.” Your victory in the polls, with votes from
across the length and breadth of our country, bears witness to the acceptance
of not just our party, the APC, but also your ideology of justice, fair play
and zero tolerance for corruption as the bedrock for national rebirth.
“At this historic moment, it is most important to say a
hearty thank you to every Nigerian who voted for the APC. Your votes have not
just elected the first opposition party into federal power, but has also set a
precedent which will have positive implications for democracy across Africa.
“Dear GMB, the journey has just begun. Millions of Nigerians
have put their trust in you, because they were not satisfied with the status
quo. You represent the hope of a new generation of Nigerians, and you cannot
afford to fail them. Our party has made a promise of change to our young
people, to secure and rebuild our country, create jobs and opportunity, and
improve citizens’ welfare. We will stand
behind you to ensure we keep those promises, just like we did during these
elections.
“Our country needs a new direction. We have voted for you,
and our party won the election, but when you assume our highest office, you
must become the president of not just the APC, but all of Nigeria, including
the people who did not vote for you. We look up to you to heal the fractures of
our country, and truly unite this country like never before.
“To President Jonathan, I want to specially thank you for
conducting a historic election. Your party may have lost the elections, but you
have won the admiration of the world by not interfering with the wishes of
Nigerians. History will be kind to you.
“It is my sincere hope that we will all come together as one
country, to build the Nigeria of our dreams,” he added.
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