on Monday cautioned against arbitrary court orders aimed at truncating Nigeria’s democracy.
Former Nigerian military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, aborted Mr Abiola’s victory on the strength of a court order that nullified the election – a process that many citizens described as the “fairest and freest” in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on disputes that often trail Nigeria’s electioneering, Mr Tinubu, whose victory in the 25 February presidential election is still being contested in court, said: “Those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory when it is their turn to triumph.”
The president explained that the move was “meant to strengthen the rule of law, which is a critical pillar of democracy.”In the build-up to Mr Tinubu’s inauguration on 29 May as Nigeria’s president, several lawsuits were instituted to stop his swearing-in.