Voters commended for peaceful exercise
BY TAIWO FAROTIMI
The missions of the United States , the United Kingdom and the European Union, EU have commended the conduct of the election in Osun State on Saturday. In a joint statement released on Tuesday the missions give kudos to the people of the state for peaceful conduct.
They also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for a good job. The statement also lauded the security personnel deployed for the exercise for their good conduct. They also have advice for the stakeholders at the election.
Here is the full statement:
Statement from the Missions of the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States on Osun Election
The Missions of the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States observed the voting in Osun State September 22. We commend the people of Osun for voting peacefully, the Independent National Electoral Commission for the improved organisation of the election, and security services for their conduct.
We urge that all continue to support a peaceful, free, fair, and credible completion of the process as INEC re-runs the election in seven polling units where — through no fault of their own — voters were not able to cast their votes and have them counted last Saturday. We stress the importance that the re-run should take place without any violence, intimidation, or vote buying.
Whoever wins the election after Thursday’s vote should be magnanimous in victory, and whoever loses should be gracious in defeat.
