National Telescope national telescope newspaper
Deborah Ayantoye
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the governorship elections held in Osun, Ekiti and Anambra States was credible.
He said people vote counted as the new Electoral didn’t give room for rigging.
The president said this while addressing Nigerians in commemoration of the Nigeria’s 62nd Independence.
He said, “It is for this reason that I have resolved to bequeath a sustainable democratic culture which will remain lasting.
“The signing of the Electoral Act 2021 as amended with landmark provisions further assures us of a more transparent and inclusive Electoral Process.
“Having witnessed at close quarters, the pains, anguish and disappointment of being a victim of an unfair electoral process, the pursuit of an electoral system and processes that guarantee election of leaders by citizens remains the guiding light as I prepare to wind down our administration.
“You would all agree that the recent elections in the past two years in some states (notably Anambra, Ekiti and Osun) and a few federal constituencies have shown a high degree of credibility, transparency and freedom of choice with the people’s votes actually counting. This I promise would be improved upon as we move towards the 2023 General Elections.”
