Joe Biden, the President of the United States of America, has urged Nigerians to do their civic duty by voting for their favourite candidate in Saturday’s presidential election.
Biden also praised the participating political parties and their presidential candidates for signing the peace pact yesterday, only days before the presidential and National Assembly elections on February 25.
In the statement, the US president reaffirmed that by signing the pledge, the parties and candidates have agreed to accept the results of the election as published by the Independent National Election Commission and to promote a peaceful transition of power.
Biden’s statement as released by the US Consulate General partly reads, “Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future — freely and fairly.
“While the United States does not support any single candidate or party, we strongly support a peaceful and transparent process that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria.
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“On election day, I encourage all Nigerians — no matter their religion, region, or ethnicity —to exercise this fundamental freedom and make their voices heard — including young voters, many of whom may be heading to the ballot box for the first time.
“The United States stands with the Nigerian people as they chart a path toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future. I appreciate President Buhari’s firm commitment that the will of the people will be respected. And in the coming days, I encourage voters to remain peaceful and patient as their ballots are tallied, and urge the political parties and candidates to live up to their pledge..
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