{"id":12129,"date":"2023-10-29T21:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modusoperandum.ng\/?p=12129"},"modified":"2023-10-29T21:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:04:28","slug":"sylva-supreme-court-verdict-vindication-of-tinubus-popularity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modusoperandum.ng\/?p=12129","title":{"rendered":"Sylva: Supreme Court Verdict, Vindication of Tinubu\u2019s Popularity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State and it\u2019s governorship candidate in the&nbsp;&nbsp;November&nbsp;11 election, Chief Timipre Sylva, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory in the presidential election litigations at the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sylva welcomed the Supreme Court judgement as a crucial opportunity to vindicate Tinubu and his wide acceptance among Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He saluted Tinubu for remaining steadfast and focussed on governance throughout the election litigation period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sylva also commended APC for its firm commitment to the progress and prosperity of Nigeria. He said the party\u2019s ability to rally Nigerians towards common national objectives was unmatched and remained at the core of the presidential election victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court had on Thursday, October 26, dismissed the appeals brought by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate at the&nbsp;February 25&nbsp;presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi, seeking to overturn Tinubu\u2019s victory both at the polls and the Presidential Election Petition Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his congratulatory message, Sylva stated, \u201cI send my warm congratulations to you, Mr. President, on your victory at the Supreme Court, which is actually a vindication of your national acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe presidential election litigation was an opportunity well utilised by our great party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and the opposition alike to fully confirm your popularity among Nigerians. It was also a critical chance to prove the people\u2019s good reason for choosing APC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith the presidential election legal process now over, I wish you a most successful tenure as you face the responsibilities and challenges of your high office with even greater vigour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI call upon the opposition and, indeed, all Nigerians to rally round the president and support him every step of the way as he steers the ship of this country towards the El Dorado we all crave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHere in Bayelsa State, we look forward to working with you before and after our governorship election next month, and developing deeper relationships for the good of the state and country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State and it\u2019s governorship candidate in the&nbsp;&nbsp;November&nbsp;11 election, Chief Timipre Sylva, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory in the presidential election litigations at the Supreme Court. 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