Igbo youths congratulate Buhari, salute Jonathan

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The Youth wing of Igbo socio-cultural association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has congratulated President-elect Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the polls.

President of the group, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement said, “on behalf of the youths of Igbo nation, we wish to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the polls. The result of the election spells good for Nigerian democracy which indeed have come to stay. It is a boost on our international personality as a nation. It prides us aright as the giants of Africa, and truly we now set the pace. we once again congratulate you on your victory and urge you to Keep to your promise to Nigerians.

“We expect that your administration would maintain this democratic process that have been initiated following your victory. Very important is the issue of Security, which we expect that you would hastily attend to”.

He added that, “we also congratulate President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan, who have but indeed fought a good fight of faith according to his strength and capability. We respect the fact that in bowing out, he bowed out with his head held high. You are an elder statesman to forever be remembered for placing the interest of the country first. You are indeed the true winner and unearthed change Nigeria and Nigerians has never known.

“We also congratulate Nigerians for their tenacity towards entrenching and consolidating democracy. Today, we have together proven that our wish as a people does supersedes that of any individual or group of persons. Let’s maintain the good spirit. God bless Nigeria”.

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