President Muhammadu Buhari has advised political parties,
candidates and security agents to behave responsibly during the Edo
governorship election.
His message was contained in a statement Thursday night by
presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.
“I am passionately committed to free and fair elections, but
my own commitment is not enough if other actors at ground zero refuse to abide
by the rules”, it read.
Buhari said he wants to see democratic standards in the
country raised higher at every level.
“These cannot be achieved when politicians resort to do or
die methods to gain power by any means or machination.”
The president added that “the do-or-die mentality to
politics is a threat to free and fair elections because the actors are more
focused on winning than caring about a fair outcome that reflects the Will of
the people.”
He appealed to all political parties and their candidates to
behave peacefully and respect law and order.
The Nigerian leader advised election officials and security
operatives to remain neutral, ensure free elections and avoid actions capable
of compromising the integrity of the elections.
“Conducting free and fair elections is one of my main
concerns for our democracy, and I want this commitment to be one of the
legacies I will leave behind when I depart office,” Buhari added.
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