As your incoming president, I accept the task before me. There has been talk of a government of national unity. My aim is higher than that. I seek a government of national competence. In selecting my government, I shall not be weighed down by considerations extraneous to ability and performance. The day for political gamesmanship is long gone. I shall assemble competent men and women and young people from across Nigeria to build a safer, more prosperous and just Nigeria.
A fair, credible election has been held and won. The honour of that victory and the steep responsibility it entails has fallen on me. I say this not to gloat or boast because there is no room for such behaviour. I merely state the facts as they are.
I realise many good and well-meaning Nigerians voted for other candidates. They are naturally disappointed that their favoured candidates did not win. Other candidates have voiced their dissatisfaction, stating they will go to court to contest the election….
