Anastasia Okechukwu Reporting
The Senate president, Ahmed Lawan has congratulated the incoming president, Bola Tinubu his vice, Kashim Shettima on their victory.
This was said by Lawan in a statement made on Wednesday in Abuja by Mr. Ola Awoniyi, his Special Advisor.
He claimed that the victory of the incoming leaders shows that they have gain the trust of Nigerians and it is a challenge to them to continue in the development
of the country.
The statement reads in part: “I congratulate the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, and the Vice President-elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on their resounding victory in Saturday Presidential Election.
“The Election was hard-fought on all sides. So this victory is very sweet and will be savoured for a long time by our great party, the APC and our supporters throughout Nigeria and across the world.
“This victory affirms the trust of the Nigerian people in our great party, the APC and its candidates.
“However, it is also a challenge to us to continue the progressive development of our
dear nation, Nigeria, in line with the agenda of our party.
“Nigerians have spoken unequivocally with their votes in their endorsement of that agenda and the Renewed Hope Compact that you, our flag bearers, presented during the campaigns.
“This is because of your sterling track records in public service.
We are confident that you will competently and faithfully deliver on that compact.
“The outcome of the election is a seal of approval by the Nigerian
people performance of the Government of the APC in the last eight years.
“I commend President Buhari for sustaining confidence in our party.
We are also proud of him for his statesmanship in ensuring a level playing field for all the contestants and respecting INEC.
“I wish to assure the President-elect of the full cooperation and support of the
Ninth National Assembly in the transition process until the end of our tenure on June 11.
“I am also confident that the 10th Assembly will avail the incoming administration of
President-elect, Bola Tinubu of similar cooperation and support to deliver on its mandate to the Nigerian people.