BEVERLY HILLS, February 05, (THEWILL) – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, has called on Nigerians to work together and ensure that their votes count.
Symington stated this in a broadcast which was shared on his Twitter handle on Tuesday in which he said: “It is absolutely important for the citizens of Nigeria to personally take part in the elections beginning right now by making sure they know what their rights are.
“It is very important that you work together to ensure your votes count.
“As we get ready for your elections, one of the most important things is that there is level playing field, meaning that no officials, no security forces, no electoral officials, no politicians seek to influence you in a way that is not consistent with Nigerian law.
“Elections are only one part of the democratic process. The words and the actions that happen in these final days and all the work of government afterwards, are as important to democracy as the elections themselves.”
He advised politicians and those working for the government to remember that it is their individual responsibility to act consistently with the laws.
Symington also wished Nigerians a successful election adding that he was optimistic that this year’s election would be better than previous ones.
