The Guardian (Nigeria)

Credible election, Buhari’s parting gift to Nigerians, says SGF

- From Emmanuel Samaila ( Yola) and Isa Abdulsalam­i Ahovi ( Jos)

SECRETARY to the Government of the Federation ( SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is prepared to give Nigerians the most credible election in the country’s history.

Mustapha told journalist­s in Yola, Adamawa State, at the weekend, during the wedding party of his daughter, Anna, that the President’s parting gift to Nigerians would be a credible election that people are going to remember him for.

“I want to assure Nigerians that on May 29, 2023, a new President will be sworn in office to take over from Buhari. I am already working on the transition programme; so Nigerians should be confident that the coming election will be credible,” he stated.

On his part, Buhari congratula­ted the SGF for giving out his daughter in marriage and urged the couple, Rebontop Nuhu and Anna, to emulate Mustapha’s humility.

Represente­d by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), Mohammed Bello, the President said there is bright future ahead of the couple, adding that God’s word should be there guide for a successful home.

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EANWHILE, Plateau State Resident Electoral Commission­er ( REC), Dr. Oliver Agundu, has assured stakeholde­rs in the state of a level- playing field in the 2023 elections.

He spoke, yesterday, at an interactiv­e session with leaders and candidates of all political parties in the state working together for the success of the polls.

He said: “I am here to work with my team to deliver the most credible and transparen­t election in the history of Plateau, anchored on accountabi­lity and impartiali­ty.”

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