On Wednesday, as Nigeria prepares for another democratic era, president-elect Bola Tinubu vowed to address the youth’s discontent and agitations.
This promise was made by Tinubu on Wednesday during his acceptance speech after winning the recently held presidential election.
The APC candidate won the race by outvoting 17 other candidates. He received the highest number of votes (8,794,726) overall, which satisfied the first constitutional condition to be proclaimed the victor.
Moreover, he received more than 25% of the votes cast in 30 states, which is more than the legally required 24 states.
Atiku Abubakar of the PDP finished second in the poll, according to INEC Chairman, who made the official announcement of the results early on Wednesday in Abuja.
Atiku polled a total of 6,984,520 votes in the election. Peter Obi of the Labour Party came third in the election with a total of 6,101,533 votes while Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP came fourth with 1,496,687 votes.
The close margins, especially the shocking victories of Obi in some crucial states, was spearheaded by the youth who were disenchanted with the ruling elite and a poor economy.
Nonetheless, Tinubu noted that he understands their pains and was willing to create a safe nation for prosperity.
“Now, to you, the young people of this country, I hear you loud and clear. I understand your pains, your yearnings for good governance, a functional economy and a safe nation that protects you and your future.
“I am aware that for many of you, Nigeria has become a place of abiding challenges, limiting your ability to see a bright future for yourselves.
“Remodelling our precious national home requires the harmonious efforts of all of us, especially the youth. Working together, we shall move this nation as never before,” he said.
