Yesterday the US government expressed deep disappointment over the conduct of the Anambra State governorship election, which was held on November 16.
It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Willie Obiano, winner after the November 30 supplementary election. The supplementary election was required, because the poll was earlier declared inconclusive.
US Assistant Secretary of State on African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who spoke with some young Nigerians on the President Barack Obama Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) at the Rosa Parks corner of the US Embassy, Abuja, made this statement while responding to a question on Nigeria and 2015 elections.
She said that the question of fair election is on agenda of the US government, noting,
“We were disappointed with the results of the Anambra State governorship election and the problems that came out of that election. So we want to work with the Electoral Commission and work with your politicians to ensure that such is not repeated. And we continue to build on successes and correct failures.”
She believes that promoting fair election and democracy is a matter of key importance for the US, adding that there is still much work left to do to ensure free and fair election on the continent. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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make that woman go die . the same time happened in U.S Bush rig hes own election 2.
ReplyDeleteAnambra election is it rig or election materials did not arrived on time or there machines are not working properly that make them loose some names can we call this rig? Or did we heard the issue of snaping ballot pappers?
ReplyDeletethey should face their own problems and leave us alone. Anambra election had some hitches that are normal and does not invite reactions from the US. when George Bush rigged his election , we did not talk so they should concentrate on their killing of ppl who oppose them and their illuminati president Obama. kettle calling pot black. can u imagine. she was disappointed by the results and not even the conduct of the election Anu ofia. Gaddafi
ReplyDeleteBarack Obama used IRS to intimidate the Republicans in the last election, Nigeria did not raise any deep concern. What nonsense is she talking about?
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