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Wednesday 1 April 2015

Read full text of General Buhari's acceptance speech

Speech given by President -elect, General Buhari after he was declared winner of the 2015 elections
Your Excellency, the Vice President elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, your Excellency, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, the Director General of APC Presidential Campaign, 2015, your Excellency, the former Governor of Edo State and National Chairman of our great party, your Excellency the Governor Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, your Excellency, the former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, Your Excellency, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Oni, your Excellency the former Governor of Kwara, Bokola Saraki, your Excellency, the Speaker of the House of Representative, Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, Please, let me stand on existing protocol.
At exactly 5:15 yesterday (Tuesday) evening, President Jonathan called to congratulate me on my victory. For this, I want all Nigerians to join me in congratulating and appreciating Mr President for his statesmanship. President Jonathan was a worthy opponent. I extend my hand of fellowship to him. I look forward to meeting him soon, as we plan the transition from one administration to another. He will receive nothing but cooperation and understanding from me, who led this nation to democracy. You stood in line patiently for hours; in the rain, in the sun and then in the dark to cast your votes. Even when the vote was extended to Sunday in some places, you still performed your civic duties.

You did so peacefully. You voted with your heart. Your vote affirms that you believe Nigeria’s future can be better than what it is today. You voted for change and now change has come. INEC has released the official result of the Presidential Election. INEC has declared that I gained the most votes with the required spread and won this election. In a more profound way, it is you, Nigerians that have won. The people have shown their love for our nation and their believe in democracy. The declaration of INEC accurately reflects the will of the people.

While there might have been some logistical obstacles and irregularities associated with the exercise, the result shall stand as what the people want. I thank all Nigerians who have made this day possible, our country has now joined the community of nations that have used the ballot box to physically change an incumbent president in a free and fair election To me, this is indeed historic. Most people will welcome the result because it is the one they voted for. Others will literarily be disappointed. I ask that we all be circumspect, respectful and peaceful in these times. This was a hard-fought contest. Emotions were high.

We must not allow them to get the better of us. This is not the time for confrontation. This is a moment that we must begin to heal the wounds and work toward a better future. We do this first by extending a hand of friendship and conciliation across the political divide. We hope and pray our friends in other parties reciprocate. I thank all the members of the All Progressives Congress, the APC, for their commitment and their hard work through the formation of the party, the campaigns and the presidential elections. Let me equally express my appreciation to the media, civil society and security agencies for their selfless service.

The international press and our friends abroad deserve a fair commendation for their support throughout the process. We promise a robust and dynamic engagement with your countries in matters of mutual interest. In the interim, I call on all Nigerians to be law abiding and peaceful. The eyes of the world were focused on us to see if we can vote in a peaceful way and carry out elections in an orderly manner. We have proven to the world that we are a people who have embraced democracy and a people who seek a government by, for and for the people.

We have put one party state behind us. We have voted for a government that will serve and govern, but will never rule over you. CHANGE has come and a new day and a new Nigeria is upon us. The victory is yours and the glory is that of our nation, NIGERIA. I will make a more formal address to the nation, later in the afternoon after I receive the certificate of return from the INEC.

May God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Nigeria’s President Elect
Muhammadu Buhari

126 comments:

Unknown said...

Indeed Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan have proven that election is not a do or die affair,you are one president that has been so magnanimous with power , even when you have all the machinery at your disposal to do other wise. Nigerian's and the world at large will not forget you in a hurry for this smooth transition,truly you are right when you said your ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. You are indeed a well learned man and a peace loving fellow. Congratulation to the General,indeed he has fought a good fought and eventually won the race,after trying for 3 consecutive times, your determination can be compared to that of Abraham Lincoln .To my great country we are moving to the era where we don't need physical fight in election rather we fight with our votes. To INEC chairman what a great man you are? Your composure,calmness and tension management is something else,you triumph amidst the several shortcomings and challenges,you are indeed a great force to reckon with, I salute you and I am proud that you are a Nigerian. The torch light from international communities s down and the world at large applauded Nigeria. God bless this great country and God bless Nigeria...........I love GEJ so much,I love my country

Davido's driver said...

I lovu presido

Davido's driver said...

Pls don't fail us presido. Lindaobserve

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Allah Ya ja Zamanin ka Shugaban Kasa,Sai Buhari

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Our long waited change has spoken, shekenan!

Anonymous said...

omg, so touching.......... tears!!!




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Anonymous said...

I DON READ BANKY W OWN FNSH NOW NA DS ONE, LINDA I WAN WRYT EXAMS NI??NO TYM AGN FOR LONG GST I AWAIT ACTION..I KNW ALL DES PROTOCOLS NAMES SO NO TYM...TOMJERRYSWIT

Unknown said...

Message on point!!!

Anonymous said...

Osibanjo go be like be vice-president elect am I still dreaming.. it for real oooh,wish them the best.

Anonymous said...

Osibanjo go be like be vice-president elect am I still dreaming.. it for real oooh,wish them the best.

TAMARA SPLASH said...

Change we need

Subomi said...

watched it twice. Refreshing

Anonymous said...

Shame on buhari if 1 dollar is not equal to 1 naira...
Shame on buhari if there is no 24 hours power supply...
Shame on buhari if the 7 million jobs you blab about doesn’t come to pass...
Shame on buhari if you can't fight corruption....
Shame on buhari if all our roads are not worked on....etc...
Shame on you if you did not bring back our girls that is if there are any...
If all these did not come to pass, God will make this country ungovernable for you
Na sit down dey look I dey and I wish you what you wished GEJ in his regime....

Unknown said...

WORD!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

See who wants peace now Buhari wants peace. I see you Sir.

Unknown said...

Sai baba

Unknown said...

If there's anything I've learnt frm dis election, it's this: if u wait long enuf, U can get away with anything.

Unchained said...

Sai baba.

Unknown said...

Well written....articulated in a brilliant way.
Mr Jonathan you're a peaceful man.
And we all appreciate you.
And Mr buhari please make sure you
Fulfil your promises.
That's my own concern.

Anonymous said...

Linda why your advert come #change quick quick like that na? You no try o, show GEJ small respect na. LoL. <3

Unknown said...

Sai Buhari!!! I learnt one major thing from the president elect.. His persisitence even when the tides dint turn in his favour. God bless u sir!

Anonymous said...

Sai. Baba! U make me feel so proud of being Nigerian, pls dont let us down, pls we need u to focus on d problem of electricity and Job creation. God bless u and give u the strength to rule. Sai Baba!!!

Anonymous said...

"We have voted for a government that will serve and govern, but will never rule over you " REPEATING this after winning the election is so assuring...Sai Buhari

Anonymous said...

May God bless Nigeria and we pray that God will use you to better Nigeria

Unknown said...

May God help u to be the man Nigeria needs to solve her problems

Unknown said...

May God help u to be the man Nigeria needs to solve her problems

Anonymous said...

Well spoken!my president!a victorioys humble fearless man!my hero!never gave up and never stopped his chase to fulfil his dreams!change is here!I hail the king of the north!my mentor!my oga at the top!GMB15!we are ready sir!carry go

Mufliat said...

May Allah keep us all alive to winess CHANGE in Nigeria. #Hajia Mufliat

Unknown said...

Congratulations on ur new appointment sir

Anonymous said...

Linda, there is a fire outbreak at the International Airport. All flights have been grounded.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on ur new appointment sir

Anonymous said...

First time I will take my time to read speech from a politician. Lol... Thanks Mr president elect. I love the speech. May God bless Nigeria

Unknown said...

Thank you Mr President!

Unknown said...

Great Speech coming from President_elect General Buhari, though he failed many times he refused to Give Up, There is Actually "No Excuse For Failure"

GALORE said...

Yimu.





@Galore

ELIZABETH O said...

CONGRATULATIONS OUT NEW KING DAVID. MAY YOUR REIGN BE PEACEFUL, AND MAY YOU BE THE KING THAT REIGNS AND HIS PEOPLE REJOICE. GOD'S HAND UPON YOU AS YOU CHOOSE MEN AND WOMEN THAT WILL WORK WITH YOU. PLEASE REMEMBER 2019 IS ROUND THE CORNER. WHAT IS WORTH DOING AT ALL IS WORTH DOING WELL. GOOD LUCK

Unknown said...

Great Speech coming from President_elect General Buhari, though he failed many times he refused to Give Up, There is Actually "No Excuse For Failure"

Anonymous said...

Well received. A well grafted speech indeed. We finally have what most Nigerians craved for-a new President from the opposition for once. We must remember though, change may not be immediate, so patience must become of us as we watch and hope for a better Nigeria.
Good can still come to this great nation. We can all do it together as a people as we have clearly proven in this election

Unknown said...

Congratz His Excellency. Wish u well in ur tenure. Kudos

Vivian's blog said...

So humility. God Bless You Sir

Vivian's blog said...

Such*

ebony said...

Please Sir don't disappoint us

Anonymous said...

Linda please can you display a list for the winners on the national assembly elections. kiss kiss

Anonymous said...

Thank you sir.

Anonymous said...

The PinPionter Says: Tinubu should not be standing by Buhari's right hand side as if he is the VP.

Unknown said...

#Welldone GEJ!! #Welcome GMB!!

Unknown said...

I must confess, it'll be interesting watching these guys navigate the landmine of expectation they laid to get here
¤POPCORN PLEASE¤

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Chai....so much humbility. Lol

Unknown said...

GMB is our next President in making. Congrats in adv. All LIB readers APC supporters I hail, and congratulates all of u mostly Temilayo Ogunleye, AbokiDaWarriBoy, Bobby Irabor&co.

If u can't beat them, pls join them@least we wil experience d end of BH in our country. Congrats! Congrats!! Congrats!!! Sai Buhari.

LINDA, thanks 4d prompt update's on d Presidential election results.

Long Live LIB!

Unknown said...

Sai Baba


OKORO UPGRADED**

7F098C19 said...

Who wrote this for this olodo elect. Is p will surely turn to fi. Engr Emy

Anonymous said...

Did he, president elect forget to mention Tinubu A.K.A Jagaban, in his appreciation speech.

Unknown said...

Twas the best of times and the blessed of times... there has never been a better time to be Nigerian than now. The future shines with an effervescent glow and I cant wait.

Anonymous said...

What happened in 2011 when ur party was defected? Is now that u know the meaning of peace nonsense. I hope u boys book haram can stop now .

Unknown said...

We don hear. U try.

Anonymous said...

See him saying he led d country to democracy.....Pls it's our Beloved PGEJ dat did...point of correction

Abeni said...

Sai baba

Unknown said...

twas the best of times and the blessed of times, there has never been a better time to be Nigerian.

Unknown said...

I appreciate your maturity man.Keep it up man!

Unknown said...

God bless you ur excellence

Anonymous said...

That's my dear MR PRESIDENT, what a heartfelt message!!

Anonymous said...

Kai this is so emotional. May God bless you Buhari.

Anonymous said...

Goosebumps....too happy

Kyke said...

Sai Baba!!!

mandee said...

God bless Nigeria and Nigerians

John said...

Ok ooooo, we have heard. The Damascus journey - A Change of Course. Kindly click www.thepinkjournalng.blogspot.com.

Anonymous said...

SAI BUHARI! SAI BABA!! SAI BUHARI!!! SAI BABA!!! What an intelligent speech! and what a good way to commence true democracy! Thumbs up!

Unknown said...

GEJ FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AND MO IBRAHIM PRIZE

Unknown said...

Gej Gej U acted just TOO amateurish.
A muslim brother won't help a kaffir against a fellow brother.
It's not fundamentalism, it's just the law.

Unknown said...

Gej Gej U acted just TOO amateurish.
A muslim brother won't help a kaffir against a fellow brother.
It's not fundamentalism, it's just the law.
Anyways, U never seemed like U intended to get this far.

Unknown said...

God Bless Nigeria !!!

lucybings amebo said...

#SAI BABA!!!!

Anonymous said...

"We have voted for a government that will serve and govern, but will never rule over you. CHANGE has come and a new day and a new Nigeria is upon us. "
Nice speech there President elect. May we not be put to shame.

God bless Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

This is so well written, Im seeing a very bright future for Adebola Williams and co. Well done guys! You are clearly one of the best at what you do

Anonymous said...

At least we will stop hearing d very annoying yapping of that ignorant bitch mama peace. How a grown ass woman can open her mouth n talk rubbish all in d name of campaign beats me.

Unknown said...

Congrats Buhari. A big thanks to everyone that voted, but the biggest thanks goes to Jonathan, a true democrat. May God bless him and family for maturity and integrity. Jonathan made history possible.
Congrats Nigeria
Goodluck Buhari

Anonymous said...

At least we will stop hearing d very annoying yapping of that ignorant bitch mama peace. How a grown ass woman can open her mouth n talk rubbish all in d name of campaign beats me.

Anonymous said...

At least we will stop hearing d very annoying yapping of that ignorant bitch mama peace. How a grown ass woman can open her mouth n talk rubbish all in d name of campaign beats me.

Anonymous said...

At least we will stop hearing d very annoying yapping of that ignorant bitch mama peace. How a grown ass woman can open her mouth n talk rubbish all in d name of campaign beats me.

Ucee said...

Nice speech.

Unknown said...

Yaagaa!!! Change has cum...pls do not disappoint us..

Anonymous said...

For the 1st time I will have to say this. Well said Buhari!

Chigo said...

Well said, my president elect.

Innocentia Annie said...

Ok Sir we here you Sir!!!!

Carina Kikelomo Jacob said...

Good bless you Sai Buhari. Change has come.

Unknown said...

Congrats to GMB, Congrats to APC and MOST OF ALL Congrats to we the electorates most especially. It is now that POWER has come back to the PEOPLE!

Let's meet on twitter @remodave or Whatsapp on 08065471341 if you are interested in earning some income on www.profitthroughlearning.com.

Nigeria will be great again. The Change is mine and yours to make

Anonymous said...

WELL SAID 'CAPTAIN' CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SHIP TO GET SAILING. ON A VOYAGE TO A BRAND NEW NIGERIA. I KNOW U AND UR TEAM WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.

Unknown said...

Victory well deserved

APPLE said...

GEJ will forever be remembered for this. Now mallam tell your illiterates to stop caring caskets up and down.

Unknown said...

Change has come and a new day and a new nigeria is upon us.

Unknown said...

U are welcome GMB as we await the change you promised us and others.

Unknown said...

U are welcome GMB as we await the change you promised us and others.

The People's Elect said...

Since 1 O'Clock Lindiwey drop maras, mehn nova yarn, its 3 in the p.m. now oh. #Buhareakthrough

Anonymous said...

Would have been nice if you had acted this way in 2011 and for the other 2 times you lost elections! I guess one Nigeria means the born to rule decides and the self acclaimed intellectuals decides too! The others are irrelevant! When it doesn't go this way no peace but when it turns this way one Nigeria! May Nigeria turn to London and dubai in one year under your rule sir! We wait for change.

Anonymous said...

General Buhari I personally congratulate you as the President elect of our dear country Nigeria, at least the international community of nations would start seeing us differently with this victory, Long live General Buhari, long live Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

Ogbonnaya Onu was never governor of Imo State. He was former governor of Old Abia State,Ode.

Unknown said...

Well composed speech, I must say. Sai Baba! Linda take note!

Anonymous said...

And they said he s an illiterate. Ok.

Nana said...

wow... am speechless. well said general. May God direct you to rule in the right way and always listen to the cry of the needy in our society.

Unknown said...

Heard.

mel20 said...

Oh yeah that's my president, may God anoint and always direct you in jesus name (AMEN)!

gulayetty said...

sai buhar.may the almighty God be with you and give you the wisdom to direct nigeria aright in Jesus name.

Unknown said...

Sai Buhari

Anonymous said...

Sai Baba I hail thee, ride on Nigeria is behind you.

Unknown said...

Change!!!!!!!! Sai buhari

Anonymous said...

Nice. Congratulations to Nigerians once again. Glory be to God

Benjamin said...

Nice speech,alot of work needs to be done,GMB do not disapoint...

Unknown said...

"we have voted for a government that will serve and govern but will never rule over you".hope they stand true to this word.

knowurway.com said...

To day is great day to Nigeria people, a day of victory and a day of history that the Nigeria people can not forget, I wish all Nigerians happy victory day of change of Government. I thank u mr GEJ, for accepting the results, u re a good man, but ur wife and ur PDP hawks who surround u re the one who destroy u. Also congratulation to GMB and to all APC supporters, Bonario N, Temilola ogunleye, Onyx Godwin, Ogundiran oyindamola, christie benjamin, Oge mary, Chemmy walata, igwe adaobi, slimy, AbokiDawarriboy, Cee, Speaks, Chisom ike, @lwkmd_naija follow on, Juliet lwuno linda take note, Lol, emik marian, and many others here I love ur courage. As u all stand for what is right for our country Nigeria. Keep it up and don't give up. Because I believe as we continue to speak one voice together with faith Nigeria must be better again to we and our children to leave and Nigeria must be free, please always remember to pray for Nigeria and may God continue to bless Nigeria in jesus mighty name. Amen! I love u all LIB family, long live LIB. Long live Nigerians, peace out to u all, one love.

knowurway.com said...

That is my president sai Buhari, all the way may bless APC supporters who stand for what is right.

Anonymous said...

Peace will reign now because you won, no work make thunder and wrath of GOD pursue you from that chair.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Congrats BUHARIANS..... Sai Buhari
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

California Flash said...

The time of campaigns seemed like a song of war which was believed to be a serious threat to national unity. Now the songs have changed to songs of meritorious victory and melody of National anthem. Now the change has come which still leaves us to bigger challenge in making things right. I believe no ox was gored and the national peace been restored in good fate. Bravo to Nigerians who made this change happen. The president elect should always realize millions of Nigerians are looking up to him to finally make the set in motion the much needed change we clamored for. He should never fail Nigerians. Long lived INEC. Long lived Federal Republic of Nigeria.

AppleofGod'seye said...

Dats my president Elect..God bless n grant u d wisdom to choose careful ur team and d overall wisdom to rule IJN.amen

abujakenneth said...

He has started with time wasting on protocols

Unknown said...

"We have voted for a government that will serve and govern, but will never rule over you. CHANGE has come and a new day and a new Nigeria is upon us." nice speech Mr president elect

Anonymous said...

Make I hear word.....

Unknown said...

Well said

Anonymous said...

Beef...@least let him fail first....nigerians tolerated Goodluck's govt fr 6yrs

Damochedxb said...

I am willing to bet that he is more brilliant and articulate than your father. Engr my ass..

Anonymous said...

@sexyQueen you are just a special girl/lady, GEJ the greatest

Unknown said...

Will you stop hating!!! Before the elections,u insult this man at the slightest opportunity cos of the love u have for Gej.......Well,he is now your president so dear Engr Emy,u have to get your ego deflated and accept defeat,even President Jonathan did! Mind the things u say about him cos if u insult him, I'lld insult u,call it attention -seeking or whatever,that's your funeral! #God bless GMB and PYO,God bless Nigeria!

Anonymous said...

I want to ask, if it were the other way round would buhari have conceded? Would his supporters not have been on rampage by now killing innocent people? GMB is enjoying what he could not give 4 yrs ago. There is peace because Gej accepted defeat, buhari has never done that! Gej has shown him levels and did not pay him back in his own coin. Hope the general has learnt some lessons. Nigeria does not belong to only one person or a particular zone.

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