We Trust INEC To Deliver Fair Election.. US Ambassador

The United States government has expressed complete confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission to carry out a successful election in 2023, shortly after declaring a visa restriction against Nigerians who are alleged to have curtailed democracy in the nation.

The United States ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, stated that they have no preferred candidate and are merely interested in a free and fair election in Nigeria during the 20th Daily Trust Dialogue in Abuja.

Mary Beth Leonard said:

“The United States supports credible and transparent elections that will reflect the will of the people in a process that will be conducted peacefully. We have confidence in INEC to conduct the elections.

“2023 is an opportunity for Nigeria to claim its place as the democratic leader in Africa. We favour no candidate.”

“We favour open and transparent elections conducted in a peaceful process. This is the foundation of democracy and legitimate transfer of power.”

“It’s good that we reflect on the fact that since 1999, Nigerians voters have successfully exercise their democratic rights.”

“For more than two decades, Nigeria has demonstrated to Africa and the world its strong commitment to peaceful and transparent elections.”

The U.S ambassador added that while democracy is being tampered with in many places in Africa, the practice is deepening in Nigeria.