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The Representative of the UK Prime Minister, Mark Simmons on Thursday called on the Nigerian government to deliver on its promise of a free and fair election in 2015, as Nigerians will accept nothing less.
“Next February’s election will be a vital milestone” as “Nigeria’s fifth consecutive election under civilian rule,” he said as he addressed President Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) had “committed himself to assuring that the elections will be free and fair and I am confident that Nigerians will accept nothing less.”
Simmons made this known at a world leaders’ conference hosted by President Jonathan as part of the nation’s Centenary Celebration, in Abuja. Mr Simmons delivered a speech entitled ‘United Kingdom Support for Peace and Security In Africa in the Face of Emerging Threats.’
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“Next February’s election will be a vital milestone” as “Nigeria’s fifth consecutive election under civilian rule,” he said as he addressed President Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) had “committed himself to assuring that the elections will be free and fair and I am confident that Nigerians will accept nothing less.”
Simmons made this known at a world leaders’ conference hosted by President Jonathan as part of the nation’s Centenary Celebration, in Abuja. Mr Simmons delivered a speech entitled ‘United Kingdom Support for Peace and Security In Africa in the Face of Emerging Threats.’
Click to read more on Channelstv.com
