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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has congratulated Vice President Kamala Harris for her resilience in the last US presidential election.
Peter Obi said Harris contested with courage and strength, even though the will of the American people prevailed.
In a statement, on Thursday, the Labour Party chieftain stated that the peaceful conduct of the US presidential election should inspire Nigeria to abandon outdated electoral practices.
He added he was optimistic that Donald Trump‘s victory would reinforce democracy worldwide and contribute to fostering global peace.
Obi said, “Yesterday (Wednesday), 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transmission and release of results, should serve as an example and an inspiration for us here in Nigeria to abandon outdated practices such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying, election violence, and network disruptions that continue to hinder our democratic process.”
The former governor of Anambra State added, “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.”
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