The United States Embassy in Nigeria has urged stakeholders in the upcoming governorship poll in Ondo state to work together and ensure that the outcome is free, fair and credible.
In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy called on the Independent Electoral Commission INEC, political parties, security operatives and other stakeholders to ensure a credible process in the election.
“The United States urges all stakeholders to continue to work toward free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in Ondo State,” a statement by the US Mission in Nigeria issued on Tuesday read.
“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.
The Ondo State governorship election scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 10 is a triangular contest among the incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressive Congress, APC and Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and of the Zenith Labour Party. 11 other parties, yesterday collapsed their structures in support of the candidate of the PDP.
