The United States government has commended the conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in Anambra State.
In a statement on Wednesday,the US acknowledged the challenges faced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise, while commending it for ensuring a credible outcome despite hiccups.
It also commended the security personnel for been able to secure the state for the exercise to take place amid high security alerts.
The statement reads: “We note the tremendous challenges faced by INEC and security force personnel on the ground and commend the efforts that led to a secure election with a credible outcome.
“We also applaud the engagement from our civil society partners for their tireless advocacy on behalf of voters and electoral transparency.
“We look forward to continued improvements in the electoral process as the country heads into gubernatorial elections in Osun and Ekiti in 2022 and national elections in 2023.”
