Ahead of Saturday’s election in Ondo state, the United States, US, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Political parties, and security operatives in the country to work towards a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in Ondo State.
In a statement on Tuesday, the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria expressed it’s committment to help Nigeria peace and prosperity for its citizens.
It said, “We reiterate our hope that all participants in the democratic process, including the INEC, political parties, and the security services, will take concrete steps to ensure a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people of Ondo.
“The United States remains committed to the U.S.-Nigeria partnership as we work together to achieve our mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries.”
17 political parties are contesting the election. Though candidates of the APC and incumbent governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu; Eyitayo Jegede of the main opposition PDP, and the Deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi of the ZLP are the favorites to win the election.
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