The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, has
tasked the government and people of Nigeria to ensure a peaceful and
credible general elections because “the world is interested and
watching”.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington |
Symington stated this on Friday in Lafia, after meeting with Mr
Labaran Maku, the Nasarawa State governorship candidate of the All
Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Noting that the responsibility of ensuring a peaceful, free, fair and
credible polls rested with the government and all citizens, he said
that Nigeria gained much credibility after the success of the 2015
general elections.
“That election was credible; it lifted the country’s standing
internationally. Nigeria must build on that because its citizens are
desirous of a peaceful and credible election.
“All the candidates I have talked to, at all levels, have expressed
the desire for a free, fair and credible elections, where all votes will
count.
“The forthcoming election is about Nigeria and by Nigerians. We must
ensure free, fair, transparent and peaceful conduct resulting in a
credible outcome.
“Ultimately, every Nigerian is responsible under God, responsible
under the law of the land, responsible to their conscience and in the
court of public opinion, as well as in the eyes of the world.
“If Nigeria is to find a path forward for every Nigerian, that path
runs through freedom, through peace and credible elections to be decided
by Nigerians,” he said.
According to him, peace is not just something you pledge but
something that is planted and nurtured to growth using words and
actions.
“Truly, it’s up to each person to make a decision and take responsibility for doing what is right,” Symington said.
Mr Labaran Maku, in his remark, said that his party was committed to peaceful elections.
“I have always encouraged my supporters to promote peace in their conduct,” he said.
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