As the margin of victory and voting pattern clearly showed, the president-elect has his work cut out for him. Everything must be done to mend fences and unite all Nigerians behind his government in the interest of national cohesion and harmony without which socioeconomic development would be a mirage.

The Nigerian masses expect so much from the Buhari administration and such expectations include that he would work hard to strengthen the economy and make sure that the lives and properties of the citizens are secured. Nigerians cannot wait to see campaign slogans translating to concrete action plans to impact on their individual lives.

Many Nigerians see the president-elect as fairly above board in terms of corruption and personal discipline. It is therefore hoped that he would strengthen the anti-graft war without political considerations or selectiveness. There should be no sacred cows. Nigerians are hanging onto every word he uttered in this regard when he collected his certificate of return. It is expected that he would focus on strengthening the various national institutions instead of creating super individuals.

Finally, I also join fellow Nigerians to congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan for his statesmanly conduct beginning from the period he had difficulty being accredited to vote to the time he congratulated General Buhari even before the official announcement was made. And equally commendable is the response of the president-elect in his acceptance speech. In all of these, Nigeria is the winner. It shows our country is coming of age.

Signed
Muhammad Dele Belgore SAN.