President Muhammadu Buhari has
made a strong demand for exemplary conduct of non-partisanship on the part of
election and law enforcement officials in Kogi and Bayelsa states, where
governorship elections will hold on Saturday.
“All must carry out their
functions with fairness and transparency; without let or hindrance and without
fear or favour,Buhari said in a statement released by Garba Shehu, the SSA
media and publicity.
“I call on voters in Bayelsa and
Kogi States to exercise their franchise in a peaceful and orderly manner and in
line with the law in all situations. Law enforcement officials must ensure that
citizens are allowed to vote without harassment and intimidation and any
attempt to steal or hijack ballots must be stopped using all legal means.
“In all democratic elections,
there are bound to be winners and losers and the elections in Bayelsa and Kogi
will not be different. All candidates should be ready to accept the outcomes
and wherever they are dissatisfied, they should follow the due process of the
law in seeking redress. There must not be a resort to self-help.”
The President wished the two
states and their peoples a safe and credible exercise as they vote in these
historic and suspenseful elections.
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