Buhari Reiterates Commitment To Free, Fair, Credible Polls

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reiterated his commitment to free, fair and credible 2023 general elections, urging citizens to exercise their civic rights and elect candidates of their choice.

The president stated this during the 42nd Convocation/Diamond Jubilee Ceremony of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) on Saturday in Zaria.

Buhari, who is the Visitor to the university, was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha.

He said: “The general election is coming up in the next few weeks; I re-assure Nigerians and the international community on the commitments of the federal government on free, fair and credible election.’’

While noting that the federal Government had made adequate arrangements for a credible election, Buhari urged Nigerians not to allow themselves to be used to cause trouble under any guise.

He said the law enforcement agencies were prepared to deal with those who caused trouble, stressing that: “Nigeria’s nascent democracy must be nurtured by all of us to make our country great”.

The president congratulated the granduands and distinguished Nigerians conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degrees.