The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington has assured the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose that his country will work with all stakeholders to ensure that elections are free, fair and credible in the country.
He said this during a visit to the Ekiti State Government House on Tuesday where he also commended Fayose on infrastructural development in the state.
Symington visited Fayose alongside his aide, Mima Torres, and was received in the governor’s office.
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington has assured the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose that his country will work with all stakeholders to ensure that elections are free, fair and credible in the country.
He said this during a visit to the Ekiti State Government House on Tuesday where he also commended Fayose on infrastructural development in the state.
Symington visited Fayose alongside his aide, Mima Torres, and was received in the governor’s office.
His words, “Nigeria, are proud to be Nigerians, when you ask them what they love most about their country, they would say it is our our resilience, energy, diversity, unity and friendliness.”
The U.S envoy stated that Fayose’s three years in office had been keenly observed by his country.
He added, “We are in Ektiti because we believe in Nigeria, every state, every corner matters. We have seen what you have done in the last three years, it is very commendable.
“Our concern in U.S is that we want to see leaders who care about others and not themselves.”
He stressed on the need for free, fair and credible elections, and promised that the U.S will ensure that subsequent elections in Nigeria are free and fair and credible.
”The U.S will work with other stakeholders to ensure that elections are free, fair and credible in Nigeria.
“We believe that we must have elections where people will be ready and willing to participate in, that is, a peaceful and orderly election, “Symington said.
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