- President Buhari urged Nigerians to go and vote in the coming election
- The president commiserated with Nigerians who had earlier travelled to vote
- President Buhari assured Nigerians that the elections will be fair and credible
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s electoral system and urged the electorates to vote in the rescheduled presidential and National Assembly elections.
In a video address on Tuesday, February 19, the president commiserated with those who travelled hundreds of kilometres in order to vote before the election was postponed.
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President Buhari applauded Nigerians for their patience and promised a free and credible election.
He said: “I wish to commiserate with millions of Nigerians who either travelled hundred of kilometers to cast their votes or who put so many things on hold in order to cast their votes last weekend, but couldn’t do so. I thank you for your commitment and appeal to you not to lose hope in our electoral system.
“I ask you not to allow the unexpected postponement of the election dates by INEC to prevent you from exercising your civic rights. Your enthusiasm for the process and your determination to vote in the election must not be dampened.
“I urge all Nigerian voters to brave the challenges and ensure that they cast their votes. This government assures all voters of their protection before, during and after the polls.
“I also thank Nigerians for their patience and trust in our government to deliver credible elections where your votes will count. Your votes will count as we are committed to rid our electoral process of vote buying and manipulations.
“Thank you and God bless the people and Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, A United States congressman, Chris Smith blamed President Muhammadu Buhari and his allies for the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had postponed the elections scheduled for February 16 to 23.
The US congressman however said the president must take responsibility for the postponement.
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