Tinubu reacts to Buhari’s display of ballot paper after voting

President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the just-concluded presidential election.

Tinubu made the statement while addressing State House reporters after visiting Buhari in his country home of Daura, Katsina State.

Tinubu spoke about Buhari’s calmness and commitment during the election and his willingness to create a future for all Nigerians. He also praised Buhari for displaying his ballot papers after voting, stating that it showed his loyalty to the APC.

The President-elect emphasized the importance of following due process and building a successor, adding that Buhari’s willingness to hand over peacefully after his tenure is a big deal in Africa.

President Buhari had displayed his ballot paper after voting for Tinubu during the February 25 Presidential election in Daura, Katsina State, which drew mixed reactions from the public.

Tinubu’s response to Buhari’s action has been seen as an attempt to further unify the APC and strengthen its position in the country.

He said, “The calmness and commitment and the fact that after voting, he [Buhari] taught us again dedication to our party by displaying his ballot papers, loyalty to the party and being ready to create a future for all of us and no matter how tempting the problem of democracy is, he’s following the process, building a successor and ready to hand over peacefully. You know, in Africa, it is a big deal, you know.”