• Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ad Rates
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us
The Eagle Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Column
  • Business
  • Life & Style
    • Crime
    • R&D Health
    • Diet and Fitness
    • Intimacy
  • Entertainment
    • Photos
    • Fashion
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Column
  • Business
  • Life & Style
    • Crime
    • R&D Health
    • Diet and Fitness
    • Intimacy
  • Entertainment
    • Photos
    • Fashion
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Eagle Online
No Result
View All Result

Edo 2020: We’re concerned about actions of security forces, politicians — US

The Eagle Online by The Eagle Online
August 8, 2020
in Featured, Politics
2 min read
2
Edo 2020: We’re concerned about actions of security forces, politicians — US
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsApp

RelatedPosts

US officially rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

Crowd management is a challenge at elections – INEC

D’Tigress players end camp in Atlanta

The United States of America has expressed worry over reports of deteriorating political climate in Edo State and interference by security forces in political matters.

The US Mission In Nigeria said this ahead of the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in the state, which has led to a sharp rise in political tension in the oil rich state.

In the statement on its Twitter handle, which name was recently changed from USEmbassyAbuja to USinNigeria “to more accurately represent the entire United States presence in Nigeria and its engagement with the Nigerian people”, the US called for free, fair and credible elections, where the will of Nigerians would be reflected in results.

The statement, titled: “U.S. Embassy Statement on 2020 Off-Cycle Elections in Edo and Ondo States,” admonished the Independent National Electoral Commission to remain an unbiased umpire during the governorship elections in both Edo and Ondo States, with that of the South West state holding on October 10, 2020.

The statement said: “As long-time friends of Nigeria, we continue to follow political developments ahead of off-cycle elections in the country.

“The United States supports a democratic process where the will of the Nigerian people is reflected in the results, and does not favour any party or candidate.

“We are concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State and are disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state.

“We are especially concerned with allegations of interference by security forces in political matters, which we will continue to monitor closely in the run up to gubernatorial elections in the state in September.

“As we approach the 2020 off-cycle elections in Edo and Ondo, we urge all stakeholders to work towards a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful process.

“We encourage all stakeholders, including INEC, political parties, and the security services, to continue to improve the electoral process.

“We look to Nigeria as an important leader on the African continent. As a democratic partner of Nigeria, the United States remains committed to working together to achieve our mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries.”

Tags: Edo State governorship electionIndependent National Electoral CommissionOndo State governorship electionUnited States of AmericaUS Mission in Nigeria
Share30Tweet19SendShare8

Related Posts

Biden clinches Democratic ticket to face Trump in election

US officially rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

February 20, 2021
Parties de-registration: INEC heads to Supreme Court over Appeal Court’s judgements

Crowd management is a challenge at elections – INEC

February 10, 2021
Zenith Bank congratulates golden D’Tigress

D’Tigress players end camp in Atlanta

February 8, 2021
Police arrest suspected killers of US-based Nigerian in Edo

Police arrest suspected killers of US-based Nigerian in Edo

February 5, 2021
Parties de-registration: INEC heads to Supreme Court over Appeal Court’s judgements

We won’t treat establishment of polling units as constituency projects – INEC

February 5, 2021
Akoko Rainstorm: 140 year-old man begs for assistance

Suspected Fulani kidnappers kill US-based Nigerian after collecting ransom

February 3, 2021

Comments 2

  1. Pingback: Edo 2020: We’re concerned about actions of security forces, politicians — US – Nigeria Elections
  2. Pingback: Edo 2020: We’re concerned about actions of security forces, politicians — US… – Nigeria Elections

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

COVID-19 Update

I regret my words on COVID-19, says Apostle Suleiman

Records show global decline in COVID-19 cases – PTF

New COVID-19 variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries — NCDC

Ronaldinho’s mother dies at 71

COVID-19: Edo records 54 new cases, four more deaths

Most Read

  • COVID-19: Primate Ayodele slams TB Joshua, Sam Adeyemi, others for refusal to open church

    Primate Ayodele: Two PDP Governors will decamp to APC, Chairman sacked + others

    414 shares
    Share 166 Tweet 104
  • Army speaks on viral video by ‘Soldier’ claiming directive to kill everyone in Orlu Market

    217 shares
    Share 87 Tweet 54
  • Updated: Shell staff, two others killed after hooking up with ‘lady’ on dating site

    1083 shares
    Share 433 Tweet 271
  • Gunmen kill four Police Officers, burn three stations in Abia

    169 shares
    Share 68 Tweet 42
  • House Committee Chairman endorses deployment of ex-Service Chiefs to Lake Chad region

    137 shares
    Share 55 Tweet 34
  • Orlu: Army recovers bodies of Soldiers killed by IPOB members

    134 shares
    Share 54 Tweet 34

Ease Slash


Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.







https://theeagleonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/VID-20200510-WA0000.mp4

Chat with us now

Most Commented

  • ICYMI: There’s more to story of neglecting my brother — Actress and Shina Peters step daughter

    ICYMI: There’s more to story of neglecting my brother — Actress and Shina Peters step daughter

    242 shares
    Share 97 Tweet 61
  • How gunmen killed Anambra policemen on patrol

    102 shares
    Share 41 Tweet 26
  • Why we must curb criminalities — Buhari

    79 shares
    Share 32 Tweet 20
  • Embrace Cowry Cards for better service, BRT operator urges commuters

    96 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24
  • Army speaks on viral video by ‘Soldier’ claiming directive to kill everyone in Orlu Market

    217 shares
    Share 87 Tweet 54

Latest

Gunmen kill father, son for resisting to be kidnapped

We’ll starve schoolboys to death – Niger abductors

February 25, 2021
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu lied over Lekki tollgate shooting — Nigerian Army

Army speaks on viral video by ‘Soldier’ claiming directive to kill everyone in Orlu Market

February 25, 2021
Gunmen kill policeman  accompanying election results in Ogun

Gunmen kill four Police Officers, burn three stations in Abia

February 25, 2021
Buratai hails troops for clearing Kogi, Nasarawa of terrorists

House Committee Chairman endorses deployment of ex-Service Chiefs to Lake Chad region

February 25, 2021
Police arrest nine suspected kidnappers

Four of those who killed ASP, Sergeant in Abia neutralised — Police

February 25, 2021




  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Column
  • Business
  • Life & Style
  • Entertainment
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Premium Eagle Media Limited.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Column
  • Business
  • Life & Style
    • Crime
    • R&D Health
    • Diet and Fitness
    • Intimacy
  • Entertainment
    • Photos
    • Fashion
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Premium Eagle Media Limited.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.