President Muhammadu Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to win the 2019 Presidential elections. He recently received his Certificate of Return from INEC and there have been celebrations on-going in parts of the country as his supporters and allies prepare for the next 4 years of his government.

President Buhari seems to have passed the celebratory phase; he spoke about the challenges that lay ahead when members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) paid him a congratulatory visit yesterday.

Among those present at the meeting were the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno and over 20 ministers.

He said, “My last lap of four years, I think is going to be tough. People are very forgetful and thatâ€s why during the campaign, I spoke about our cardinal agenda.”

Buhari said he had to constantly remind Nigerians of his pledge to ensure security, a robust economy by providing employment to able-bodied youth and tackling corruption.

The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of congratulatory cards to the president by the SGF and Head of Civil Service of the Federation on behalf of the federal cabinet and the public service.

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President Buhari, while speaking to news agents after casting his vote, said he will congratulate himself because he will be the winner of the elections.

When asked, “If you lose this election, will you accept defeat and congratulate the winner and hand over power to the next government?”

He replied, “I will congratulate myself, i am going to be the winner. Thank you very much.”

He said same in response to the BBC Hausa correspondent who asked the same question in Hausa.

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President Muhammadu Buhari released a statement in the aftermath of the postponement of the General Elections. In the Statement, President Buhari expressed disappointment over the decision of the electoral umpire to postpone the elections.

“I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement.

“Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered. INEC themselves have given assurances, day after day and almost hour after hour that they are in complete readiness for the elections. We and all our citizens believed them. This administration has ensured that we do not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission.

“We now urge INEC to ensure not only that materials already distributed are safe and do not get into wrong hands, but that everything is done to avoid the lapses that resulted in this unfortunate postponement, and ensure a free and fair election on the rescheduled dates. While I reaffirm my strong commitment to the independence, neutrality of the electoral umpire and the sanctity of the electoral process and ballot, I urge all political stakeholders and Nigerians to continue to rally round INEC at this trying national moment in our democratic journey.

“I, therefore, appeal to all Nigerians to refrain from all civil disorder and remain peaceful, patriotic and united to ensure that no force or conspiracy derail our democratic development. I have decided to move back to Abuja to ensure that the 14.00 hrs meeting called by INEC with all stakeholders is successful.”

The President has since returned to Abuja for a briefing by the chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu.

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