Watch Tinubu’s Acceptance Speech After Winning Presidential Election [Full Video]

President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted his election and declaration as the next president of Nigeria by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Naija News reports that Tinubu accepted his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council headquarters on Wednesday morning.

The former Governor of Lagos said he was ready to listen and take a difficult route in ensuring Nigerians see better days and the country of their dreams.

He assured Nigerians that he would be the chief servant and serve Nigeria with all his strength, promising to work with Nigerians and make the country great.

He said: “I will serve you; be your servant and not your leader. I will work with you and make Nigeria a great country.

“Finally, I thank the Nigerian people for their abiding belief in our democracy. I shall be a fair leader to all Nigerians. I will be in tune with your aspirations, charge up your energies and harness your talents to deliver a nation that we can be proud of.”

Tinubu also appealed to opposition parties and his challengers to work with him in his mission to achieve the desired country.

He said: “To my fellow candidates, former VP Atiku, former governor Kwankwaso, former governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship. This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign.

“You have my utmost respect. Let’s collaborate and work together. I promise to work with you.”

Speaking further, Tinubu commended Nigerians, particularly those who voted for opposition parties, saying their move helped in deepening democracy in Nigeria.

He added, “Whether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to our democracy.

“You decided to place your trust in the democratic vision of a Nigeria founded on shared prosperity and one nurtured by the ideals of unity, justice, peace, and tolerance. Renewed hope has dawned in Nigeria.”