“Nigerians made a good decision by election you” – Buhari Hails Tinubu
This was disclosed in a statement released by presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, during the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) honor on Tinubu today May 25.
“The Nigerian people have recognized your leadership qualities, political acumen, and passion to serve our great nation, and have entrusted you with the burden of governing our beloved country. I do not doubt that Nigeria will continue to thrive and achieve new heights under your leadership. You were the best candidate at the elections and Nigerians have chosen wisely.” Adesina quoted President Buhari
The President expressed optimism that Tinubu would serve Nigeria with “utmost dedication and integrity”.
Meanwhile, Justice Jamil Tukur of the Court of Appeal has ordered the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in the 2019 elections, Ambrose Owuru, to pay a fine of N40 million for filing a suit to stop the inauguration of president-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29.
Delivering judgment today May 25, Justice Tukur who read the lead judgment of a three-member panel of the court, held that Owuru committed a gross abuse of the court process by filing a frivolous, vexatious and irritating suit to provoke the respondents.
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