IN FULL: Buhari’s Special Message To Nigerians Ahead Of Rescheduled Elections

President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered a message to Nigerians
ahead of the rescheduled February 23 presidential and national
assembly elections: don’t be deterred.

In an address circulated on his Twitter account on Tuesday
evening, Buhari urged the people to “brave the challenges and
ensure that they cast their votes”.

THE FULL MESSAGE

VIDEO: SPECIAL MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI
URGING NIGERIANS TO GO ALL OUT AND VOTE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
(TRANSCRIPT)

I wish to commiserate with millions of Nigerians who
either travelled hundred of kilometers to cast their votes
or who put so many things on hold in order to cast their votes
last weekend, but couldn’t do so. I thank you for your
commitment and appeal to you not to lose hope in our electoral
system.

I ask you not to allow the unexpected postponement of the
election dates by INEC to prevent you from exercising your civic
rights. Your enthusiasm for the process and your determination to
vote in the election must not be dampened.

I urge all Nigerian voters to brave the challenges and
ensure that they cast their votes. This government assures all
voters of their protection before, during and after the
polls.

I also thank Nigerians for their patience and trust in our
government to deliver credible elections where your votes will
count. Your votes will count as we are committed to rid our
electoral process of vote buying and manipulations.

Thank you and God bless the people and Federal
Republic of Nigeria.