United States President Joe Biden says Nigerians deserve to choose their future with the Saturday elections.
This is as he called for peaceful and credible elections as about 93 million registered voters go to the polls to queue up behind their favourite candidates in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
President Biden, in a statement on Thursday, commended the accord by the presidential candidates and political parties on Wednesday.
“Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future — freely and fairly”, Biden said.
“While the United States does not support any single candidate or party, we strongly support a peaceful and transparent process that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria.
“On election day, I encourage all Nigerians — no matter their religion, region, or ethnicity —to exercise this fundamental freedom and make their voices heard — including young voters, many of whom may be heading to the ballot box for the first time.”
