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Buhari harps on fairness, transparency in Kogi, Bayelsa elections

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President Muhammadu Buhari has called for fairness and transparency during Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States.

The President made the call in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday.

He said: “Since the ban on campaigns was lifted a few weeks ago, their citizens have been called to attend political rallies of various hues and were bombarded with advertising on billboards, radio and TV; texts, tweets, WhatsApp and Facebook posts in campaigns that sadly, have so far recorded not a few uninspiring incidents of violence and of intemperate use of language.”

“On Saturday, November 16, voters in two states, Bayelsa and Kogi will be left alone to decide who takes charge of the administration of their important states for the next four years.

“All must carry out their functions with fairness and transparency; without let or hindrance and without fear or favour.

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“I call on voters in Bayelsa and Kogi States to exercise their franchise in a peaceful and orderly manner and in line with the law in all situations. Law enforcement officials must ensure that citizens are allowed to vote without harassment and intimidation and any attempt to steal or hijack ballots must be stopped using all legal means.

“In all democratic elections, there are bound to be winners and losers and the elections in Bayelsa and Kogi will not be different. All candidates should be ready to accept the outcomes and wherever they are dissatisfied, they should follow the due process of the law in seeking redress. There must not be a resort to self-help.”

The president then wished the two states and their peoples a safe and credible exercise.

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