Former Senate President, David Mark, has predicted that the outcome of the 2023 general elections would be acceptable to all, if all the actors complied with the rules of the game.
His Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, Special Adviser stated this to mark the New Year on Sunday in Minna.
He therefore urged stakeholders in the electoral process and Nigerians alike, to rise up to the challenges of conducting free, fair, credible and acceptable elections that will stand the test of time in February.
“All the stakeholders, including the INEC, the political parties, the security agencies, the Media and civil society organizations should take the exercise as a call to national service, to ensure hitch-free polls.”
”I crave for electoral process that is devoid of irregularities. I hope for an election result that will not attract litigation where the loser willingly congratulates the winner.
“This is the foundation and a sure way towards the socio -political and economic emancipation of the country, “ he said.
Mark explained that Nigeria has had a chequered political history in terms of electioneering challenges and hoped that the past experiences would guide the conduct of 2023 elections.
He cautioned against electoral violence that would portend grave danger for the country .
He, therefore, urged candidates to the elections to educate their supporters against any act that could undermine the process.
Sen. Mark reminded gladiators that every thing must be done to protect and preserve the interests and territorial integrity of the country.
“Whichever way it goes, we have no other country than Nigeria,” he said.
