June 30, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that his administration would conduct free and credible elections in 2023.
Buhari, who gave the assurance on Wednesday, during a meeting with representatives of Nigerians living in Portugal, said his government will give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the free hand to conduct the exercise.
‘‘We also look forward to a smooth transition to the next government. As I have said before, our Administration will not compromise on doing the right things and the welfare of Nigerians, home and abroad”, presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as saying at the meeting held in Lisbon.
President Buhari referenced the governorship elections in Anambra and Ekiti states, as proof that his administration has zero tolerance for interference in elections, maintaining that Nigerians should be allowed to vote for people of their choice.
The Nigerian leader, who called on the Diaspora to promote Nigeria’s unity, however, cautioned against the use of social media to insult and incite others.
According to him, while social media platforms have made great impacts on several areas of life, they, however, have been used negatively.
His words: ‘‘Many countries, including our own, have had to take strong measures against some social media platforms to curb their excesses and prevent them from destabilising our societies.
‘‘I, therefore, call upon you to use social media responsibly. We all want the best for our country and people, so let us strive to build, unite and prosper our nation and people and not to insult and incite from a safe and anonymous distance.’’
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