The United States (U.S.) has called for calm following the announcement of results of last Saturday’s Edo State Governorship election.
A statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Richard Mills Jr., said that the U.S. Mission in Nigeria is monitoring the outcome of the election “closely,” pledging its “commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria.”
According to the statement released on Tuesday: “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria commends the people of Edo State for the widely peaceful conduct of gubernatorial elections on September 21 and reiterates calls for calm following the announcement of results.
“We commend Governor Obaseki’s appeal for peace and urge all stakeholders, including INEC, to support established electoral processes and respect legal procedures to challenge results.
“Transparency and due process are crucial to maintaining public confidence in any democratic system.
“The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
