The United States has praised the people of Edo State for the largely peaceful conduct of the governorship election held on Saturday, September 21.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 24, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., reiterated his country’s commitment to promoting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria.
The statement reads: “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria commends the people of and reiterates calls for calm following the announcement of results. We commend Governor Obaseki’s appeal for peace and urge all stakeholders, including INEC, to support established electoral processes and respect legal procedures to challenge results.
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“Transparency and due process are crucial to maintaining public confidence in any democratic system. The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
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