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Joe Biden sends important message to Nigerians on elections
,,,,,,The United States President, Joe Biden, on Thursday, told Nigerians to be patient and peaceful while election officers count their votes on election day.
In a statement by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Biden commended political parties and presidential candidates for signing the peace accord ahead of the Saturday, February 25, elections.
Biden encouraged voters to come out on election day to exercise their fundamental freedom and make their voices heard.
The statement quoted the US President as saying, “I commend yesterday’s peace accord in Nigeria, signed by the political parties and candidates running in Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25.
,,,,“By signing this pledge, the parties and candidates have committed to accept the results of the election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, and to support a peaceful transition of power.
“Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future, freely and fairly. While the United States does not support any single candidate or party, we strongly support a peaceful and transparent process that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria.
,,,,,,,“On election day, I encourage all Nigerians, no matter their religion, region, or ethnicity, to exercise this fundamental freedom and make their voices heard, including young voters, many of whom may be heading to the ballot box for the first time.
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