The Coalition of Good Governance and Change Initiative (GGCI) have called on the presidential candidates of the opposition peoples democratic party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure good governance in the country.
Reacting to the verdict of the Supreme Court which upheld the victory of President Tinubu at the February 2023 presidential poll, the group called on all those who participated in the last Presidential election to join the quest for a new Nigeria where peace and justice reign.
Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi, National Coordinator of the group who led hundreds of Nigerians in a peaceful march at the precinct of the Supreme Court in Abuja described the verdict as victory for democracy, social justice, equity and fairness in the country.
He noted: “To us, the judiciary has done an exceptional job by delivering the most sound judgement ever in the history of election petition in Nigeria, by strengthening critical issues of legal dichotomy, democracy has indeed won.
“We specifically single out the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, not to abandon Nigeria.
” It is our opinion that they should stay back and contribute meaningfully to the project Nigeria. We believe that as citizens of Nigeria one must not become a president or vice president before he or she can make meaningful contribution to the development of our Nation.
“Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as a former Vice President and Mr. Peter Obi as a former governor should not hesitate to give appropriate advice devoid of politics and self-aggrandisement.
“They should continue to reign on their supporters to embrace peace and tranquility. For now, the struggle for political power has ended for the duo but that does not mean they do not have opportunity in future.
“Therefore, before the said future will come there is need to cooperate with the incumbent and ensure that we all succeed together as a Nation.
“It is a fact that when rain falls it will not fall only on the land of APC members but both PDP and LP members will benefit. The road and other infrastructure to be built by this administration will be travelled on by all. We are brothers and sisters.
“The achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be enjoyed by only APC members but both PDP and LP members will partake. In fact, all Nigerians will rejoice at the end that Tinubu happen to Nigeria.”
“We call on all Nigerians to join us in the Renewed Hope Agenda and trust this government to lead us into a promised land.”
The group thereby congratulated President Tinubu and his vice Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and all the judges and lawyers over their roles in strengthening democratic rule in the country.
