The United States has expressed
disappointment over the irregularities, including reports of military
interference, in the 2019 general election.
In a statement on Thursday, the
US embassy expressed sadness over the loss of lives during the elections and urged
all stakeholders to work towards ensuring fair and credible supplementary
elections.
The US congratulated Nigerians
commitment to the electoral process, saying it would continue to follow the
ongoing polls closely.
The embassy also reiterated its
support for a democratic process “where the will of the Nigerian people is
reflected in the results.”
“The United States once again
congratulates the Nigerian people’s commitment to the democratic process
throughout the election season,” the US said in a statement.
“The United States supports a
democratic process where the will of the Nigerian people is reflected in the
results.
“As long-time friends of Nigeria,
we continue to follow closely the still ongoing elections. We do not have a
preferred party or candidate.
“As noted by many observer groups
in their preliminary reports, we too were disappointed by the low voter turnout
as well as credible reports of voter intimidation, vote buying, interference by
security forces, and violence in some locations.
“We are saddened by those acts of
violence and extend our deepest sympathy to the families of those who lost
their lives, including those who worked for the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and the security services.
“As the 2019 electoral cycle
comes to an end, we urge all stakeholders to work towards a free, fair,
credible, transparent, and peaceful process, especially for the many Nigerians
across the country who again will go to polls on Saturday.
“We encourage all stakeholders,
including INEC, political parties, and the security services, to continue to
improve the electoral process for future elections.
“We look to Nigeria as an
important leader on the African continent. As a democratic partner of Nigeria,
the United States remains committed to working together to achieve our mutual
goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries.”
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