2019 Elections
Elections 2019: US Ambassador congratulates Nigeria for peaceful elections
The United States Ambassador in Nigeria, Stuart Symington, has congratulated Nigerians for the success and peaceful conduct of last Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Ambassador in a statement, on Monday, however, frowned at the pocket of violence that almost tainted the success of the elections in some parts of the country.
The statement reads:
“I congratulate the tens of millions of Nigerians who stood patiently in long lines to vote this week and the hundreds of thousands who worked together with INEC to conduct the elections.
“As noted by many observer groups in their preliminary reports, this election was predominantly peaceful, and it was proof of the Nigerian people’s resolute commitment to choose their leaders.
“The peaceful achievement of millions was shadowed by the violence of a few. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives, and we urge all candidates to honor the Peace Accord they signed. All should convince those who support them to refrain from using force or violence to interfere with INEC.”
Symington also charged politicians not to break the peace in the land by claiming victory before the results are announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“No one should break the law by announcing results before INEC does, or break the peace by claiming victory before the results are final.
“Everyone has a common interest in showing patience as INEC collates and announces the election results,” he said.
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