EDO 2024: U.S. APPLAUDS PEACEFUL ELECTION, ASKS INEC OTHERS TO RESPECT LEGAL PROCEDURES TO CHALLENGE RESULT

The United States Government on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 spoke on the controversy surrounding the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. A statement by Richard Mills Jr., United States Ambassador to Nigeria, commended the peace currently prevailing in Edo State and urged its sustenance. It urged “all stakeholders, including INEC, to support established electoral processes and respect legal procedures to challenge results.” The statement uploaded on the official website of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria noted that, “Transparency and due process are crucial to maintaining public confidence…

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