Nigeria for Peace (N4P), underneath the auspices of civil society organizations, wrote to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within the aftermath of the Supreme Courtroom rulings, stating that his non-interference within the affairs has stored the peace.
In line with the civil society organizations, as patriotic people and peace constructing practitioners throughout Nigeria, they strongly imagine within the unity, unity, peace and safety of the Nigerian state in any respect prices and counseled Tinubu for following the road of justice as a substitute of political coordination.
The open letter to Tinubu, which was collectively signed by the Chairman, Amb Ibrahim Waiya and the Co-Chairman, Chief Mulade Sheriff, acknowledged that Tinubu acted neutrally in all election appeals.
The group additionally counseled the Supreme Courtroom judges led by Justice John Okoro for rescuing them from impending political battle and saving the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary.
The civil society organizations mentioned within the letter: “We want to to begin with congratulate you in your victory on the Supreme Courtroom within the 2023 presidential elections. On behalf of the peace-loving residents and democrats, we commend you on your glorious demonstration of nationalism, patriotism and democratic tradition by remaining impartial in all election circumstances earlier than the Supreme Courtroom, particularly these involving states gained by opposition events.
“This has confirmed not solely that you’re a true Democrat, a patriotic and selfless chief, but in addition a pacesetter who believes within the nationwide curiosity over partisan and egocentric pursuits.”
Whereas reminding the President of previous occasions, the CSOs mentioned there have been many election appeals earlier than the Supreme Courtroom, which emerged from election tribunals and went to appellate courts, with the verdicts towards some governors declared winners by INEC, particularly in some circumstances have been challenged. opposition states.
“The circumstances created rigidity and worry that would result in crises if justice was not served. We commend your resilience for supporting all efforts aimed toward upholding democratic greatest practices that emphasize the popularity of the individuals's mandate.
“We additionally acknowledge the steadfastness of our revered judges on the Supreme Courtroom for demonstrating patriotism, and for not permitting themselves for use to suppress the desire and mandate of the Nigerian residents. This distinctive effort has helped restore the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary, avert potential political battle and chaos within the affected states and throughout the nation, and has confirmed that the judiciary is the final hope of the frequent man and certainly the temple of righteousness. .
“The statements on the January 12, 2024 election petitions can be celebrated within the historical past of Nigerian democracy as they restored the picture of the Nigerian judiciary and saved our democracy from collapse at a time when Nigerians are shedding confidence within the system virtually misplaced. It’s our sturdy perception that the judgments of the Supreme Courtroom in all circumstances the place election petitions have been filed have established the supremacy of the Apex Courtroom within the nation, with extremely discovered women and men prepared to make sacrifices to save lots of our expensive nation, Nigeria to rescue.” That's what social organizations mentioned.
Whereas congratulating the governors on their victory, the civil society organizations implore them to work with the Tinubu-led Federal Authorities to resume the nation's financial system and critically deal with the safety challenges going through the nation, poverty, and to focus extra on growth tasks that can have a optimistic influence on the financial system. lives of the individuals of their respective states.
“It’s crucial to suggest to our governors to steer an inclusive authorities, reaching out to the opposition the place essential.
“We might additionally prefer to acknowledge the dedication of the safety forces and different stakeholders for his or her show of patriotism and for diligently discharging their duties throughout the turbulent interval of worry and frustration within the nation.”
