President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal gave assurances of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure that the Commission delivers peaceful, transparent, free, fair and credible elections next year.
Speaking at a meeting with representatives of Nigerians living in Portugal, the President said with the conclusion of the primaries of the political parties, all eyes are now on the 2023 elections in Nigeria.
‘‘We also look forward to a smooth transition to the next government. As I have said before, our administration will not compromise on doing the right things and the welfare of Nigerians, home and abroad,’’ the president said.
Citing the last gubernatorial elections in Anambra and Ekiti States, the president noted that this administration has proven consistently its zero tolerance for interference in elections and insistence that…
