The United States of America
yesterday said it is carefully watching the developments in Nigeria’s politics.
The Deputy Chief of Mission of
the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, David Young, made his government’s position known
to journalists in Kaduna.
Mr Young, who said the U.S
government strongly believes in elections and democratic process in Nigeria,
called for neutrality of the police and other security agencies in the country.
According to him, his country
believes democratic process goes hand in hand with basic freedoms and fair
treatment for all, according to the rule of law.
”We are all watching very
carefully the political development in Nigeria in the last two days,” he said
in apparent reference to the defection of dozens of federal lawmakers from
Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, on Tuesday.
“I want to reiterate very
strongly the United States Government’s position about elections and democratic
process. This implies in Nigeria and indeed all around the world,” Mr Young
said.
“In all countries, my country
believes very strongly that democratic process goes hand in hand with basic
freedoms and fair treatment for all according to the rule of law.
“So, importantly, matters of rule
of law goes hand in hand with transparency and justice which include neutrality
of police and security agencies.
“Again, United States is a
partner with Nigeria and we strongly believe in the principles of free, fair,
transparent and credible democratic process and elections before, during and
after elections,” he said.
Mr Young was on a fact finding
trip to Zamfara, Plateau and Kaduna states over the ongoing security challenges
in those areas.
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