Renewed Hope Has Dawned In Nigeria – Tinubu Says In His Acceptance Speech

Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, says renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria with his election.

Tinubu polled 8,794,726 votes to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who had 6,984,520 votes, while Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party (LP), secured 6,101,533.

In his acceptance speech delivered after he was declared winner of the contentious poll, Tinubu said he understands that many Nigerians are “uncertain, angry and hurt”.

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“Yes, there are divisions amongst us that should not exist. Many people are uncertain, angry and hurt; I reach out to every one of you. Let the better aspects of our humanity step forward at this fateful moment. Let us begin to heal and bring calm to our nation,” he said.

Tinubu promised to be a “servant” to Nigerian youths, saying he has heard them “loud and clear”.