UPN urges Buhari to fulfill his campaign promises, pleads with Jega to serve for a 2nd term

The Unity Party of Nigeria UPN, urged the president elect Gen. Buhari to fulfil all his promises to justity electorates trust in him. The party issued the statement through its National Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Sokoto, to newsmen in Abuja.


It congratulated Buhari for his “uncommon perseverance, patience and courage” that led to his victory at the March 28 election.

The party prayed God to guide and give Buhari the wisdom and health to bring happiness to Nigerians.
“We equally celebrate President Goodluck Jonathan for exhibiting an act of sportsmanship for congratulating the winner before the last blow of the referee’s whistle.

“That action as a matter of fact endured him (Jonathan) into the heart of many people within and outside the shores of our country,” the statement said.

The party also commended Prof. Attahiru Jega, the INEC Chairman, who it said stood his ground in spite of “intimidation and discouragement.”
“We call on all good people of Nigeria to join the UPN to appeal to Jega to, in God’s good name, accept to continue to serve for the 2nd term,” the statement concluded.