Obama, ECOWAS seek peaceful polls in Nigeria

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United States President, Barack Obama


United States President Barack Obama and the the Economic Community of West African States have stressed that only fair and transparent elections will guarantee a true democratic process in Nigeria.
Obama made his comment via a video posted on Monday on the White House official website while the ECOWAS Chairman and Ghananian President, John Mahama, spoke in Abuja.
The US President, who also called for the safe rescue of the more than 200 kidnapped Chibok girls by Boko Haram, reminded Nigerians that “successful elections and democratic progress” would help Nigeria meet the challenges it currently faces.
He therefore urged Nigerians to peacefully express their views on election days and “reject the voices of those who call for violence.”
According to him, the elections presented to Nigerians, the opportunity to unite in saying no to violence and extremism and instead show their support for a more peaceful, secure and prosperous future.
“I call on all Nigerians to peacefully express your views and to reject the voices of those who call for violence. And when elections are free and fair, it is the responsibility of all citizens to help keep the peace, no matter who wins,” Obama added.
The US President made it clear in the message that it was the duty of all voters to safeguard the democratic process by performing their civic responsibility peacefully.

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