2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has charged Nigeria to abandon the archaic electoral malpractice, vote-buying and violence that characterize its elections, urging the nation to learn from the just-concluded United States presidential election.
Recall that the US election has been adjudged to be relatively peaceful, free and fair.
Donald Trump made a shocking return to the Whitehouse in what many have adjudged to be a historic come-back.
The former President who was only able to serve a single term defeated Kamala Harris of the Democrat to emerge the president-elect of the United States.
But Peter believes that no democratic exercise is complete unless the people’s will is respected, saying that the American election should be a great lesson to the nation’s political leaders.
According to him, “Yesterday, I extended my congratulations to President Donald J. Trump on his successful return as the 47th President of the United States.
“I am optimistic that his victory will reinforce democracy worldwide and contribute to fostering much-needed global peace.
“I also congratulate Vice President Kamala Harris on her resilience and dedication throughout this political journey.
“She contested with courage and strength, yet in the end, the will of the people prevailed.
“The peaceful conduct of these U.S. elections, along with the efficient transmission and release of results, should serve as an example and an inspiration for us here in Nigeria to abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, election violence, and network disruptions that continue to hinder our democratic process.
“No democratic election is complete unless the people’s will is genuinely reflected through the ballots.
“As a nation, let us collectively work to restore the integrity of our electoral system and ensure that our process for choosing leaders is free, fair, and reflective of the people’s true desires.
“Congratulations to the United States of America.
“A New Nigeria Remains Possible! – PO”