Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator David Mark, has cautioned Nigerians against engaging in politics of bitterness.
David Mark likewise urged all stakeholders in the electoral process to rise to the challenge of conducting free, fair, credible and acceptable elections that will stand the test of time.
In his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians, the former Senate helmsman called on all the stakeholders: the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC); the political parties; the security agencies; and the Media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to take it as a call to national service to ensure hitch-free polls in February.
“I crave for electoral process that is devoid of irregularities.
“I hope for an election result that will not attract litigation where the loser willingly congratulates the winner.
“This is the foundation and a sure way towards the socio-political and economic emancipation of the country,” he said.
He noted that Nigeria has had a chequered political history in terms of electioneering challenges and hoped that the past experiences will guide the conduct of the 2023 elections.
Senator Mark was, however, optimistic that the outcome of the 2023 elections would be satisfactory to all stakeholders, if all the actors comply with the rules of the game.
Senator Mark cautioned against electoral violence as it portends grave danger for the country. He urged the election candidates to educate their supporters against any act that could undermine the process.
Irrespective of different political affiliations, Senator Mark reminded them that every thing must be done to protect and preserve the interests and territorial integrity of the country irrespective of different political affiliations.
“Whichever way it goes, we have no other country than Nigeria,” he stressed.
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