Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the nation’s democratic process in fast maturing in view of the success recorded in the March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Obasanjo stated this shortly after he was accredited at his Ward 11,Unit 22, Olusomi Compound, Sokori area of Abeokuta, that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should be commended for this achievement.
He said, “I think the whole Nigerians should be proud of their performance.
“We have done it for West Africa, we have done it for Africa and we have now done it for ourselves.
“Nigerians can now raise their heads in honour anywhere because there are evidences that our democracy is fast maturing.”
He noted that there was low turnout in the governorship and state House of Assembly elections, but still adjudged the exercise a success.
“The reports that got to me indicate that there is a general low turnout across the nation, but that the exercise has been orderly and peaceful.
“Such low turnout is normal and should be expected because people normally show more interest in national elections than the state elections.
“I commend INEC for improving on their last performance because many people who did not have PVCs in this area have now gotten their cards.
“There were apprehensions concerning the polls because of some people who were beating drums of war but we thank God for taking control,” he said.
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