By Uzair Adam
The United States government has praised the people of Edo State for the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election held over the weekend.
In a statement released on the U.S. Embassy’s website, Ambassador Richard Mills Jr. commended the calm atmosphere during the September 21 election and encouraged continued peace as results were announced.
“We applaud Governor Obaseki’s call for peace and urge all stakeholders, including INEC, to uphold electoral procedures and respect legal channels to contest the results if necessary,” Mills Jr. stated.
He stated the importance of transparency and due process in maintaining public trust in democracy, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to supporting credible and transparent elections in Nigeria.
The U.S. government also expressed its intention to closely monitor developments surrounding the election.