The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has called on Nigerian leaders to desist from electoral malpractices and learn from the peaceful conduct of the US election.
Obi’s statement comes following the emergence of Donald Trump as the winner of the US presidential election.
In a post shared on his X handle, Obi commended the peaceful election bereft of rigging and vote buying while stating that no democratic election is complete unless the people’s will is genuinely reflected through the ballots.
He further commended Kamala Harris for her determination and resilience.
His post reads, “Yesterday, I extended my congratulations to President Donald Trump@realDonaldTrump on his successful return as the 47th President of the United States.
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“I am optimistic that his victory will reinforce democracy worldwide and contribute to fostering much-needed global peace.
“The peaceful conduct of these U.S. elections, along with the efficient transmission and release of results, should serve as an example and an inspiration for us here in Nigeria to abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, election violence, and network disruptions that continue to hinder our democratic process.
“No democratic election is complete unless the people’s will is genuinely reflected through the ballots.
“I also congratulate Vice President@KamalaHarris on her resilience and dedication throughout this political journey.
“She contested with courage and strength, yet in the end, the will of the people prevailed.
“As a nation, let us collectively work to restore the integrity of our electoral system and ensure that our process for choosing leaders is free, fair, and reflective of the people’s true desires. Congratulations to the United States of America,” he added.
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