The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari endorsed United States' call for free and fair election and non-violence in the February general polls.
On the US threat to deny Visa to politicians that engage in electoral violence and malpractices, the APC flag bearer said he fully endorsed the measure to serve as deterrence and give credibility to Nigeria’s democracy and electoral system.
A statement signed by the APC presidential campaign media and publicity director Malam Garba Shehu said it fully identifies with Secretary of State John Kerry’s appeal to political parties to ensure free and fair and non-violent polls.
The spokesperson said all responsible politicians should support the objectives of free, fair and non-violent polls as advocated by the US government.
He however appealed to the Jonathan-led administration to show commitment to free and fair elections and non-violence.
The Buhari campaign also called on other members of the international community to show active interest in the attitude of the PDP administration to these issues of non-violence and free and fair elections.
The U.S. and other members of the international community should not leave the Jonathan administration to its devices or whims and caprices, adding that the government must be held to these commitments to avoid any hanky-panky during the elections, the spokesperson said.
