Nigeria We’ll Conduct Free, Fair Credible Elections – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians and the international community that his government would Conduct a free, fair and transparent elections in 2023 general elections and ensure peaceful transfer of power. President Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said, “As we countdown to our next general elections in 2023, we remain committed to putting in place and strengthening all necessary mechanisms to ensure that Nigeria will not only record another peaceful transfer of power to an elected democratic government, but will also ensure that the elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner. According to him, “as you are aware, democracy has remained the most popular and universally recognized way of governance this far. It is one governance system that guarantees freedom of speech, rule of law, respect for human rights and inclusiveness in governance. It also promotes social justice, economic and social development and national and global peace.
President Buhari noted that the summit was taking place at a time when democratic institutions around the world were facing several challenges. President Buhari said the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had made it impossible to convene the meeting face to face, has taken a heavy toll on economies, health and democratic processes around the world. He then thanked President Joe Biden, government and people of the United States for hosting the Summit.
