CAN to Nigerians: Don’t let anyone influence your votes vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
Officials count votes in front of voters during the presidential and parliamentary elections on February 23, 2019, at a polling station in Port Harcourt, southern Nigeria. – Nigerians began voting for a new president on February 23, after a week-long delay that has raised political tempers, sparked conspiracy claims and stoked fears of violence.
He said: “Saturday is the Governorship and State Assembly polls nationwide, with the exception of few states.“All eligible voters with their Permanent Voter Cards should come out enmasse to exercise their inalienable rights without any fear of being intimidated. He called on all politicians, security agencies, and the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the election.
“CAN urges all INEC officials and the security operatives involved in the conduct of the polls to remain impartial and apolitical before, during and after the poll.”
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