US’ Interest Is A Peaceful, Credible Poll In 2023- Consul General

United States consul general, Will Stevens has said the US government was only interested in supporting a credible, transparent, and peaceful election that represented the will of Nigerians.

Stevens said this in Lagos at the International Anti-Corruption Day event organised by the Consulate in partnership with BudgIT with the theme, ‘whistle-blowing policy in Nigeria: the successes and challenges.’

“Focusing on the upcoming elections in Nigeria, let me be very clear, the United States does not have a preferred candidate or party in the upcoming election.

“Our interest is in supporting credible, transparent, and peaceful elections that represent the will of Nigerians. We urged all Nigerians to reject violence and inflammatory rhetoric during and after election day.

“When we say all Nigerians, we mean it; politicians, students, religious leaders, traditional and community leaders and business organisations all have a role to play. Even a small number of troublemakers can cause substantial havoc during elections. It takes a comprehensive effort to eliminate violence and inflammatory rhetoric”, he said.