by Kolapo Olapoju

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says Nigeria is being observed by the international community, and as such, urged the relevant stakeholders not to disappoint in their conduct of the general elections.

According to Obasanjo, Nigeria cannot afford to fail to prosecute the elections in a free and fair manner, else the country will be subjected to global ridicule.

Obasanjo said this on Sunday, February 1, at a public enlightenment programme on electoral process, organized by the Organization of Tadhamunul Muslimeen, OTM, and The Muslim Congress, TMC, Ogun State chapter, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

The one-time head of state, stressed that all eyes would also be on INEC and the Nigeria Police Force, while imploring them to ensure that there are no excuses on arrival of materials and provision of adequate security where necessary.

Obasanjo, who was represented by Chief Idowu Abraham Akanle, said: “The elections are crucial and the international community is watching us. We should not disappoint them. We must ensure that the elections are free and fair.”

“This election is for progress and development of this great country and should be devoid of sentiments, like religion, ethnicity and nepotism. A situation where somebody at Eggua will be phoning at 11 o’clock that they are still expecting materials will be unacceptable. A situation where the Police will be telling us no fuel to move will be unacceptable.”