The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM), on Monday, urged candidates to respect the outcome of the just concluded elections.
“We urge the candidates in the presidential election to respect the outcome of the election as will be announced by INEC,” head of the mission and former Sierra Leonean President, Ernest Bai Koroma, said.
Some of the presidential candidates through their supporters and parties have raised various concerns about the 25 February presidential election.
READ ALSO: Elections 2023: Mark’s Daughter, Akume’s Wife, Others Win Rep Seats In Benue
There are four front-runners in the election. They are Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Rabiu Kwakwanso of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP).
He advised aggrieved parties to resort, if the need arises, to legal channels to resolve any electoral dispute.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Mr Koroma, in his preliminary report, asked political parties to encourage their members and followers to desist from the use of inflammatory utterances.
He also urged them to refrain from acts likely to incite violence in the post-electoral phase.
READ ALSO: 2023 Election: Senator Olujimi Loses Return Bid To APC’s Adaramodu
Describing Nigeria as the powerhouse of the West African region, he said Nigerian elections are important for the entire ECOWAS region.
He said, in line with ECOWAS’ preventive diplomacy mandate, the Mission would intensify its post-electoral engagement with the candidates, the parties, INEC, and the critical political stakeholders, to facilitate the legal and peaceful resolution of any emerging disputes from the polls.
Trending video of the day;
Photo Credit: Getty
