The United States has urged all the stakeholders in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election to take concrete steps to ensure a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people of the state in the October 10 election.
This was contained in a statement issued by the US Mission in Abuja on Tuesday, calling on stakeholders such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, and the security agencies to continue to work towards free, fair, transparent and peaceful election in the gubernatorial poll.
“The United States urges all stakeholders to continue to work toward free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in Ondo State.
“We reiterate our hope that all participants in the democratic process, including the INEC, political parties, and the security services, will take concrete steps to ensure a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people of Ondo.
“The United States remains committed to the U.S.-Nigeria partnership as we work together to achieve our mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries,” it said.