Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to rig the 2023 general election.
This is as he noted that the next general election represent a watershed for the future of Nigeria.
The former Kwara State Governor said nobody or group of people who mean well for the country should toy with the election’s transparency and successful outcome.
He made these claims in a statement on Thursday in celebration of the International Day of Democracy.
His statement was in response to a report alleging plan by some people to undermine the political process for the purpose of rigging the 2023 polls.
Saraki wrote, “As we in Nigeria join millions across the world to celebrate the #InternationalDayOfDemocracy and against the background of a report that some people are planning to undermine the political process for the purpose of rigging the 2023 polls, I must reiterate that for Nigeria’s democracy to be sustained, we must operate a system in which accountability, transparency, citizen participation, free, fair, credible and peaceful elections is encouraged.
“The next general elections represent a watershed for the future of our country. Nobody or group of people who mean well for Nigeria should toy with its transparency and successful outcome. The votes of the people must count. Any attempt to manipulate the elections should therefore be resisted by all and sundry.
“As we reflect on how far we have come as a nation under democratic rule, let us all remember to play our individual and collective roles to uphold and promote the principles of democracy and good governance in our country.”
