Buhari tells Nigerians to vote candidates of their choice

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to go out and vote for the candidates of their choice without fear in the forthcoming general election.

President Buhari in his national broadcast to the country on Thursday assured citizens of adequate security, adding that their votes would count.

Buhari further admonished the citizens to eschew violence and avoid actions capable of disrupting the electoral processes. 

Also read, INEC reveals fuel scarcity may affect election logistics

While wishing the citizens successful General Elections, he said he is aware that the new monetary policy had contributed immensely to the minimization of the influence of money in politics.

He said: “Fellow citizens, on the 25th of February, 2023 the nation would be electing a new President and National Assembly members. I am aware that this new monetary policy has also contributed immensely to the minimization of the influence of money in politics.

“This is a positive departure from the past and represents a bold legacy step by this administration, towards laying a strong foundation for free and fair elections.

Also read, Tinubu vows to win elections, alleges sabotage

“​I urge every citizen, therefore, to go out to vote for their candidates of choice without fear because security shall be provided and your vote shall count.

“​I however admonish you to eschew violence and avoid actions capable of disrupting the electoral processes. I wish us all a successful General Elections.”