The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday commended the successful conduct of the June 21 Ekiti gubernatorial polls.
The mission gave the commendation in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
That statement lauded the roles of INEC, security forces, party supporters and Ekiti people in the success of the election.
“We congratulate the many electoral stakeholders for the successful conduct of the June 21 Ekiti gubernatorial elections.
“The Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) oversaw a credible, efficient process and by all accounts the result reflected the will of Ekiti voters.
“The security forces collaborated effectively and provided a safe and secure environment free of major incidents.
“The parties and their supporters acted responsibly during and after the election,” it said.
The statement also expressed joy at the magnanimity exhibited by the candidates during and after the election.
“That more than 50 per cent of registered voters turned out to make their voices heard bodes well for the future of Nigeria’s democracy,’’ it said.
NAN reports that the election saw the emergence of Mr Ayodele Fayose as the new governor of Ekiti State.
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