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2019 Election: Buhari Assures UN Of Free, Fair And Credible Elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the UN of
his commitment to a credible, free and fair elections in 2019.
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the UN of
his commitment to a credible, free and fair elections in 2019.
Buhari gave the assurance when the UN Deputy
Secretary-General Amina Mohammed met him in Abuja.
According to a note by the UN issued from New York,
“On preparations for the 2019 elections and expected support from the United
Nations, President Muhammadu Buhari welcomed continuous support from the United
Nations.”
“And assured the Deputy Secretary-General of his
commitment to ensuring credible, free and fair elections in Nigeria,” the UN
said.
Mohammed undertook a two-day visit to Nigeria from
March 23 to 25, during which she met with Buhari in Abuja and interacted with
other senior officials and stakeholders in Lagos.
The UN said the President and the Deputy
Secretary-General discussed four main issues: 2019 general elections,
deportation of Cameroonian asylum seekers, the Africa Continental Free Trade
Agreement, and the humanitarian and security challenges in Northeast.
“On the situation in Cameroon and the status of
Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Deputy
Secretary-General agreed on the need to respect international obligations on
the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, the Cameroonians in particular.
“They also called for the respect of the guarantee
of fair and humane treatment of those recently arrested and deported to
Cameroon,” the UN said.
“On the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement,
President Muhammadu Buhari assured the Deputy Secretary-General of the
country’s intention to sign the agreement following national consultations.
“On the humanitarian and security situation in the
North East, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Deputy-Secretary welcomed the
speedy return of the recently abducted girls from Dapchi.
“And highlighted the need for particular attention
to be given to securing schools through the accelerated implementation of the
Safe School Initiative,” the UN added.
The Deputy Secretary-General has departed Abuja for
Prague on Sunday, according to the UN.
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