The United States has commended the people of Edo State for peaceful conduct during the September 21 governorship election in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria.
The statement read: “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria commends the people of 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.”
