The United States says it has full confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a free and fair election next month.
The U.S ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard said this at the 20th Daily Trust Dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday.
Leonard also added that the US favours no candidate but seeks a peaceful and transparent election in Nigeria.
She 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.”
She said that at a time when democracy is being tampered with in many places in Africa, the practice is deepening in Nigeria.
