My Dear Nigerians,
First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty
God Who has spared our lives to witness another victory for Nigerian
democracy and victory for our party APC.
2. I thank the millions
of Nigerians who voted to re-elect me as your president for the next
four years. I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful to you for
judging me worthy of continuing to serve you and for your peaceful
conduct.3. In particular, I would like to thank Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for
his masterful leadership as Co-chair of the Campaign Council. I would
like to also thank the Party Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, the Director
General of the Campaign Council Rotimi Amaechi, all members of the
Presidential Campaign Council and other various Support Groups.
4.
My grateful thanks to all those who contributed to the logistical
expenses of the campaign in such a vast country like Nigeria.
5. I
also thank the millions of volunteers, self-appointed overseers,
canvassers, agents, escorts and sentries who sacrificed so much of their
time and resources to ensure the success of these elections. I do not
have the words adequate to thank them.
6. Although Saturday’s
elections were relatively peaceful, troublemakers in a handful of states
attempted to disrupt an otherwise orderly process. Security agencies
will bring to justice all those arrested in the process.
7. I am
very sad at the grievous loss of lives during these elections. Security
agencies will step up their efforts to protect voters in the forthcoming
State elections.
8. I would like to commend our security
agencies, as severely overstretched as they are, for handling the
difficult task of securing the country during the election period.
9.
I will like to make a special appeal to my supporters not to gloat or
humiliate the opposition. Victory is enough reward for your efforts.
10.
We give thanks also to our Domestic and International observers for
contributing to the success of our elections and for their interest in
our country and our developing democracy.
11. The new
Administration will intensify its efforts in Security, Restructuring the
Economy and Fighting Corruption. We have laid down the foundation and
we are committed to seeing matters to the end. We will strive to
strengthen our unity and inclusiveness so that no section or group will
feel left behind or left out.
12. I thank you for your support and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria