Nigeria should emulate US successful conduct of elections – Peter Obi

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said that the victory of Donald Trump in the just-concluded U.S. election would deepen democracy globally.

In a statement via his official X handle on Thursday, Obi also extended his congratulations to Vice President Kamala Harris, praising her for her dedication and resilience.

DAILY POST reports that Republican candidate Trump staged a historic comeback by clinching a second term as U.S. president after defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.

Obi said that the peaceful conduct of the U.S. elections, along with the efficient transmission and release of results, should serve as an example to Nigeria to abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, and election violence.

The post reads, “Yesterday, I extended my congratulations to President Donald 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transmission and release of results, should serve as an example and an inspiration for us here in Nigeria to abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, election violence, and network disruptions that continue to hinder our democratic process.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.”