The United Nations, UN, has stated that it was committed to ensuring credible elections in 2019.
The United Nations special representative of the Secretary-General
for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas spoke with reporters
in Port Harcourt yesterday.
He said this after a meeting with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike,
at the Government House, adding that the international community also
craves peaceful polls in the country.
He said, “The United Nations and the International Community are very
interested in the 2019 elections. We want to see how the elections can
be peaceful.
“We are working closely with the Federal Government, with the states
and national institutions, which are charged with the conduct of
elections to ensure a credible process”.
“At the end of the day, we will be able to have credible and peaceful
elections, which will enable Nigeria to play her role as a leader in
West Africa and Africa.
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