The United States has demanded the peaceful conduct of
Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.
The US Embassy in Nigeria made the call in a statement on
Tuesday.
The mission urged all stakeholders to continue to work
toward free, fair and transparent. elections.
America reiterated its hope that all participants in the
democratic process, including the INEC, political parties, and the security
services, will take concrete steps to ensure a peaceful election “that reflects
the will of the people of Ondo”.
The United States said it remained committed to the
U.S.-Nigeria partnership.
The statement said America would continue to work with
Nigeria to achieve mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of
both countries.
The major candidates are Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (All
Progressives Congress), Deputy Governor Ajayi Agboola (Zenith Labour Party),
and Rotimi Jegede (People’s Democratic Party).
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