President-elect Bola Amed Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that in selecting his government, he would not be weighed down by considerations extraneous to ability and performance, saying the day for political gamesmanship was long gone.
Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed, yesterday, said while there had been talks of a government of national unity, his aim was much higher, because he sought a government of national competence.
Reiterating that he would assemble competent men and women and young people from across Nigeria to build a safer and more prosperous Nigeria, the president-elect noted that an important step towards restoring economic normalcy had been taken by the Supreme Court’s decision on the parity of old and new notes.
He said this had restored both the rule of law and economic decency, adding that this was not the end of the story, but the beginning of a more comprehensive solution to the country’s economic challenges
Tinubu stressed that there were bridges and roads to build not just for commerce and travel but to connect people of different faiths, parties and different outlooks in harmonious dialogue and common purpose.
Commenting on the February 25 presidential and National Assembly election, Tinubu said a fair, credible election had been held and had been won, adding that the honor of the victory and steep responsibility it entailed has fallen on him.
The president-elect restated that he realized many good and well-meaning Nigerians voted for other candidates, saying they are naturally disappointed that their favored candidate did not win, while other candidates have voiced their dissatisfaction, stating they would go to court to contest the election.
He pointed out that this was not the time for continued acrimony and partisan recrimination, saying such negative things could incite strong passions, but that they were not the pathway to a better nation.
The president-elect said there was a need to begin to repair and rebuild the nation, saying though there was time to complete the task, time is also of the essence.
Tinubu stressed that he and his team had been daily engaged in discussions and meetings, refining their ideas and policy solutions so that they could begin actively working towards the common good of the country the very first day they assume office.
