The U.S. has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to address technical hitches reportedly associated with the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System before the governorship and state assembly elections on March 11.
“We understand that many Nigerians and some of the parties have expressed frustration about the manner in which the process was conducted. “There are well-established mechanisms in place for the adjudication of electoral disputes, and we encourage any candidate or party seeking to challenge the outcome to pursue redress through those mechanisms.
He said the U.S. noted with concern reports that numerous members of the media were attacked during the course of the election. According to Price, the United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by INEC on the results of the February 25 presidential election.“Each of the top three candidates was the leading vote-getter in 12 states, a remarkable first in Nigeria’s modern political era, reflecting the diversity of views that characterized the campaign and the wishes of Nigeria’s voters.
Of the 36 states and FCT, Tinubu, Obi and Atiku won 12 states each while Kwankwaso won only Kano State.
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