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President Goodluck Jonathan has welcomed Wednesday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, which confirmed his victory in the April Presidential elections.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said that Jonathan applauded the ruling by seven justices of the court, which puts a final seal of approval on the victory.
He commended the presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, for availing himself of the country’s legal and judicial system.
The president called on Buhari to mobilise his supporters across the country to join in the process of national reconciliation and national renaissance.
“Now that the process has run its full course, President Jonathan hopes that General Buhari and his party will accept the ruling of the esteemed Judges of the Supreme Court in good faith.
“The president also hopes that Gen. Buhari will join hands with him and other well-meaning Nigerians to build a united, stronger and prosperous nation,” the statement read.
The president, the statement said, thanked Nigerians for their trust and confidence, which gave him and Vice President Namadi Sambo an overwhelming victory in the elections.
He assured the nation that the Federal Government, under his leadership, would remain fully focused on its objectives.
The president also gave the assurance that he would continue to work assiduously to implement his agenda for national transformation