Election No Be War – U.S. tells Nigerians

• Posted on February 14, 2019
• by Ellsamwise King
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President Muhammadu Buhari’s party has issued a stern warning to the United States and other foreign allies for allegedly making “unguarded” public statements ahead of Nigeria’s presidential polls this weekend.

The US, Britain and the European Union have in recent weeks publicly warned against vote-rigging and election violence, and also expressed concern over President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of Nigeria’s top judge last month.

‘‘Nigerian security services must provide a safe and secure environment for the Nigerian people to exercise their rights,’‘ read part of a statement issued by the US State Department last week.

‘‘Those who interfere in the electoral process or incite violence must be held to account.’‘

Nigerian police said five people, all supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC), were killed during clashes with opposition supporters on Sunday.

Saturday’s election will see Buhari stand for a second four-year term against former vice-president Atiku Abubakar in what is expected to be a close race.

#NigeriaDecides2019 – "Make sure the democratic process itself is one of renewal and unity. Election No Be War!" #VoteNotFight pic.twitter.com/TpT6r4r5Hs

— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USinNigeria) February 11, 2019