United States government has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies over the conduct of the Edo State Governorship election.
Edo state governorship election took place on Saturday, September 19 in Nigeria. Reports say it was relatively peaceful.
In its tweets on Wednesday September 23, the US government also commended the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise.
The tweets read:
“Congratulations@inecnigeria and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We commend the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise and recognize @GovernorObaseki & @PastorIzeIyamu for encouraging peace.
“Thanks to civil society partners @YIAGA and @SituationRoomNg @cleenfoundation @KDI_ng for their invaluable work. #EdoDecides2020”
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