Report irregularities at polling units, US urges Nigerians

As the country heads for the polls on Saturday, the United
States Mission in Nigeria has called on voters to report
irregularities at polling units.

The US said having responded to recent misrepresentation of its
role in Nigeria’s elections – that the US supports the democratic
process and a level playing field, and does not take the side of
any party or candidate – it is important that every Nigerian should
contribute to making Saturday’s election a democratic, peaceful,
free and fair process.

In an email to our correspondent, the US advised voters to make
sure they are prepared to be ‘informed voters,’ which means knowing
about the candidates to be voted for and about the voting
process.

The email reads, “First, get smart about the candidates on your
ballot and choose who you will vote for. You can study and compare
manifestos of presidential candidates.

“You can review political parties’ manifestos and compare
parties’ manifestos on important issues.

“Then, make sure you know the voting process, so that you are
prepared to participate fully and so that you can report any
irregularities that happen at your polling unit.”

The US Mission further said, “You can report both poll results
and problems on election day.

“Remember, these are your elections; make it count!”