The United States government has warned Nigerians against
any form of violent ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Kogi
and Bayelsa states.
The gubernatorial elections as been stated for November 21
and December 5 in Kogi and Bayelsa respectively by The Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC).
The US diplomatic mission, Nigeria through its Abuja public
affairs section in a press release dated November 10, 2015, with reference
number PR-046/2015, urged all Nigerians to refrain from advocating, fomenting,
or condoning violence before,
during or after the gubernatorial elections.
The statement read: ‘’As Kogi and Bayelsa states prepare to
conduct important gubernatorial elections, the United States calls upon all
Nigerians to refrain from advocating, fomenting, or condoning violence before,
during, or after the elections.’’
It said, ‘’The Nigerian Constitution itself states it is the
duty of every citizen to “respect the dignity of other citizens and the rights
and legitimate interests of citizens to live in unity and harmony.”
‘’Political parties, elected leaders, and candidates for
office have a special obligation to uphold these democratic precepts. The United States remains committed to
working with Nigeria to strengthen its democratic institutions in the years to
come,’’ the statement added.
We do hope for a peaceful election.
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