President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that the 2023 general elections would be free, fair and credible, saying manipulations would not be condoned. Buhari gave this assurance while hosting West African Elders Forum Pre-Election Mediation Mission, led by former Sierra Leonean President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma at the State House, Abuja. Mr. President said the elections held in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states serve as an indication that the federal government will not allow meddling in elections.
“Thank you for accepting to do this service for our sub-region.”
“That right is guaranteed. We are settling down, and making progress. People should vote whoever they want, in whatever party. We shall not allow anyone to use money and thugs to intimidate the people.
“Nigerians know better now, they are wiser, and know that it is better to dialogue than to carry weapons. Elections are even more difficult to rig now,” Buhari affirmed.
The former Sierra Leonean president commended Buhari for making it clear both locally and internationally that the 2023 elections would be free and fair.
Koroma also applauded Buhari for not seeking a third term in office, adding that “other countries look up to Nigeria for direction.”
“When we had issues in Sierra Leone and Liberia, it was Nigeria that came in to stablilise the system,” he added.
The former president urged President Buhari to look into other areas of concern as raised by the stakeholders, “including security, and issues that may cast doubts on the clarity and credibility of the elections.
