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Buhari addresses Nigerians ahead of governorship and state house of assembly elections

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: March 7, 2019
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President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerian ahead of the governorship and state house of assembly elections on Saturday.

In his pre-election address, the president urged the people to turn-out in large numbers to exercise their civic rights.

He also extended his condolences to families of those that lost their lives in the concluded presidential and National Assembly elections.

The full address reads, “Let me once again extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or sustained injuries as a result of accidents or criminal violence during the elections.”

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“The onus is once again on qualified people to turn out in large numbers to exercise their civic rights.”

“With the presidential poll behind us, let us not become complacent, and fail to vote in the gubernatorial poll.”

“The forthcoming elections are as important for good governance as that of the presidency and the National Assembly.”

“Indeed, governance at the state level is closer to us, and should touch our lives more directly. That is why it is vital for us to participate in the choice of who governs us at the state levels.”

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“I, therefore, urge you to troop out massively on Saturday to elect your governors and state lawmakers.”

“As a member of the All Progressives Congress, I recommend those standing on the platform of the party to you, as we are guided by progressive ideals, and we will not disappoint you.”

“Equally, I urge you to comport yourself properly, as you turn out for the election.”

“Avoid all deviant behaviours like ballot stuffing, ballot snatching, and any other action that does not conform with best electoral practices.”

“I assure you that the security agencies will be on hand to protect voters, and ensure that the process is not undermined in anyway.”

“Let make the gubernatorial polls, much better than the presidential, which Local and International observers have adjudged to be free and fair.”

“May I repeat my appeal to our young people: do not allow yourselves to be used to cause violence or to break the law or otherwise disturb the peace.”

“I have pledged decent and credible electoral system for our country. I stand by that promise.”

“Let us together do the right thing on Saturday, so that the best hands can emerge at the states, and take us faster to the Next Level.”

“Thank you, and God bless our country. Amen.”

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