The United States has called all the stakeholders in the democratic process, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, and the security services to take concrete steps towards ensuring that the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State was not only peaceful but also one that reflects the will of the people of Ondo State.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the US Mission in Abuja also urged the stakeholders to continue to work toward free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections in Ondo State.
According to the statement: “The United States urges all stakeholders to continue to work toward free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in Ondo State.
“We reiterate our 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 remains committed to the U.S.-Nigeria partnership as we work together to achieve our mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries.”
Recall that before the Edo governorship election, the US had threatened to impose visa restriction on election riggers.