Can't wait to meet Jonathan - Buhari

President elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has said he
is looking forward to meeting the man he beat in last
weekend’s presidential polls, Goodluck Jonathan with a
view to ensuring a smooth hand over, even as he
dedicated his victory to Nigerians.
Speaking at about 5.55am on Wednesday at the APC’s
National Secretariat in Abuja, Buhari said he was ready to
extend the hand of friendship to others across the
political divide and said he hoped they will be ready to
reciprocate the gesture.
In the speech, which was broadcast live, the former
military head of state was very magnanimous in victory
praising President Jonathan for accepting the outcome of
the poll and congratulating him.
The retired general insisted that his victory was a victory
for Nigerians who had believed in him and voted for
change and promised that his government will not let the
people down.
Pointing out that the outcome of the polls had shown that
Nigeria has finally joined the community of nations where
change can be made through the ballot box, he urged
supporters to be respectful and peaceful at this time.
“This is not a time for confrontation but a time to heal
wounds and work hard for a better future for all
Nigerians,” said the president-elect.
Thanking the media and security services for the way and
manner they handled themselves during the elections,
General Buhari said his government would be looking
forward to a robust and constructive engagement with the
international community.
The president elect ended the eight minute broadcast by
promising a more formal address to the nation later in the
day “after I receive my certificate of return from INEC.”