U.S. speaks on Edo governorship poll

The United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Richard Mills Jr., has commended the people of Edo state  on the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election.

The envoy in a press statement on Tuesday said, “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria commends the people of Edo state for the widely peaceful conduct of governorship election on September 21,  2024 and reiterates calls for calm following the announcement of results.

“We commend Governor Godwin 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.”

Mills further stated that, “The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”