President Muhammadu Buhari has
called on Nigerians to come out en masse and participate in the supplementary
elections scheduled for 17 states on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
President Buhari, who thanked
voters for re-electing him for a second term in office, said he would never
forget their sacrifices in defying harsh weather conditions to vote for him.
This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
The President said: ‘‘I was
deeply overwhelmed by your show of incredible confidence in me, and I will
never let you down. Thank you for your sincere show of support for me.’’
President Buhari, however,
appealed to voters not to get tired of coming out to vote in the supplementary
elections, adding ‘‘these elections are no less important than others before
them.’’
The President appealed to voters
to vote for the candidates they believe will deliver on promises because it is
their “constitutionally guaranteed democratic rights.’’
President Buhari dismissed
rumours and insinuations that he was forcing voters to elect candidates other
than those they preferred.
Describing the rumours as
baseless, the President said at no time did he give instructions that the
electorate should vote particular candidates.
‘‘I believe in the will of the
people, and I cannot, therefore, put pressure on voters to elect leaders they
don’t like,’’ the President said emphatically.
President Buhari also called on
INEC and security agencies to ensure that the supplementary elections are
conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law and constitution.
The President assured Nigerians
that he is ready to work with elected representatives of the people regardless
of party platforms on which they are elected.
President Buhari said he will
work in the best interest of the country and democracy.
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