Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in his congratulatory message to new Nigerian President elect, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says the victory of the retired general is synonymous to the victory of the 16th President of the United States, Abrahan Lincoln. He said Goodluck Jonathan lost the presidential election
to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, because
Jonathan failed to meet the yearnings and aspiration of Nigeria’s
citizens.
“This victory to me conveys two significant statements on our
political history and evolution. First; that incumbents can be defeated
in any democratic process if the people’s aspirations are not fulfilled.
Second, that there is good reward for perseverance and hard work.
General Buhari has been very consistent in pursuing his political
aspiration.
In fact, he reminds me of President Abraham Lincoln of
the American fame, who was very dogged in pursuing his political
aspiration and enriched the contents of democracy in America. General
Buhari lives true to his military calling by remaining very consistent,
resilient and courageous right from 2003 till date. This enviable feat
to me further enriches our democratic process and matures us into the
top echelon of nations where democracy has taken firm root. That
President Jonathan has indeed conceded defeat and congratulated the
President-elect is also cheering news.
“Let me also congratulate
other presidential candidates of the other political parties, especially
Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for putting up a good fight
in the elections. I wish to also commend the Independent National
Electoral Commission, for conducting such a free, fair and transparent
election despite all the initial hitches and challenges. The beauty of
democracy is that it is an on-going process that gives room for
improvement, provides opportunity to make amends, and affords the people
the opportunity to make a statement with their ballots during
elections.
“With this election and its outcome thus far, Nigeria
has once again recorded another milestone in her march through the
enviable ladder of democracy. Our leadership role in Africa will further
be enhanced by the way and manner we manage the gains of this process.
But I trust that the President-elect will live up to the expectations of
many Nigerians that crave for change; and lift Nigeria to greater
heights. I wish to implore the President-elect to reach out to
other contestants in the spirit of one Nigeria, as he settles down for
the task of leading this nation in the next four years. Your victory has
no doubt broken the barriers of ethnicity and religious inclinations;
two sensitive issues that undeservedly dominated the campaigns. I am
confident that this victory will usher in a new perspective in our
political history and development.
“On behalf of my family, accept from me, our hearty congratulations,” the statement read.
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