Perez Brisibe

The United States Embassy in Nigeria, Friday, expressed concern over allegations of interference by security forces in political matters ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States.

The embassy also stressed that it is disappointed with the role played by some political actors in Edo state adding that it is worried about the deteriorating political climate of the state.

In a statement via its twitter handle @USinNigeria with the caption, “U.S. Embassy Statement on 2020 Off-Cycle Elections in Edo and Ondo States,” it stated that the US being a long-time friend of Nigeria, “it will continue to follow political developments ahead of off-cycle elections in the country.”

The statement reads: “The United States supports a democratic process where the will of the Nigerian people is reflected in the results, and does not favour any party or candidate.

“We are concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State and are disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state. We are especially concerned with allegations of interference by security forces in political matters, which we will continue to monitor closely in the run-up to gubernatorial elections in the state in September.

“As we approach the 2020 off-cycle elections in Edo and Ondo, we urge all stakeholders to work towards a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful process. We encourage all stakeholders, including INEC, political parties, and the security services, to continue to improve the electoral process.

“We look to Nigeria as an important leader on the African continent. As a democratic partner of Nigeria, the United States remains committed to working together to achieve our mutual goals of peace and prosperity for the citizens of both our countries.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/were-disappointed-in-roles-of-political-actors-in-edo-state-us-embassy/

Everybody should be disappointed at Oshiomole rascality just few weeks to the election day.

This is just charging the atmosphere. I do not pray the killings that followed Rivers election plays out in Edo state.

APC really need to prove to Nigerians that they are different from PDP at least in the area of peaceful election. We know they have failed woefully like PDP in all areas of governance.
In fact they have shown to be worse than PDP.

Oshiomole is really a bad product of democracy with his do or die way of politics. And to think this is a man who once had my sympathy during his political fight with Tony Anenih is just so disappointing.

M.orons who hail his attitudes will surely know how much they have mortgaged the future of their children sooner or later.

Hmmm

Oshiomhole has been behaving like a tout, he sounds like a broken record. He should be ashamed of himself, he is an embarassment to this nation..

This Edo election will b bloody because of some blood thirsty,self centered politicians...

Obaseki and Oshiomhole should both calm down!
Edo b wise!

Oshiomhole's stupid actions has brought an embarrassment once again for this country in the comity of nations.

Ever since he was Sacked from Abuja and he came down to Edo, the once peaceful state is now in chaos.

Buhari call Oshiomhole to orderz he is not the one contesting election, he should allow Pastor Ize IYAMU to do his campaign and let Edo people decide who they want to be their governor.

Especially those IPOB miscreants with their badluck

Who asked you idiots. Why don't you deal with the nonentity at White House first

See wetin US mission tweet see wetin Nigeria paper they publish.

Nigeria media requires urgent intervention.

That's African politics, no be today yansh dey back.

US embassy should shut up. What's this silly paternalistic attitude about? Does Nigeria also monitor and comment on political crisis in US? White police officers in US routinely kill blacks;do African countries issue "statements"? The statement is silly,condescending and TOTALLY uncalled for.

They should warn Obaseki to calm down

Your democratic system of government is really affecting us. Parliamentary system of government is better than this nonsense.

We have told Buhari countlessly, stop raising the hands of proven thieves.. its emboldens future thieves alongside destroys the presidential image....

What's is your business in our (Nigerians) internal affairs, don't worry once Trumpet is beaten black and blue by great Biden, you shall be recalled because you don't know your job

you said worse in 2019 still my sai buhari won your criminal atiku same way you will talk in this one and later forget it when the deed is done we can't give you governorship in APC and you take it to PDP by rigging violence killings we don't care APC will win Edo infact the supreme court is ours
NB:Am just truthful no hate speech

DEROX:
you said worse in 2019 still my sai buhari won your criminal atiku same way you will talk in this one and later forget it when the deed is done we can't give you governorship in APC and you take it to PDP by rigging violence killings we don't care APC will win Edo infact the supreme court is ours
NB:Am just truthful no hate speech

You have given up already on the election itself... .. you are already talking about supreme court.

Slam Visa restriction on them and their families

Esseite:


You have given up already on the election itself... .. you are already talking about supreme court.

At all how will I give up when we have the machinery we will win it so much with violence or without it but if he wants to challenge it in court justice tanko Muhammed will show him ihedioha part 2

wetin concern agbero with overload?can we also say we are worried about Russia interference in USA election?you better mind your useless Donald fraud reelection and leave Nigeria election to their rogue politicians

Go and focus on your own election in your country

We are concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State

Elections in Nigeria have always witnessed same due to the ambition of office seekers, Edo state precisely witnesses heightened uproar during governorship election from 1999 till date.


and are disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state.

there are political actors in the US who also dictate the tune of the election from behind the scene.

The disappointment of the US embassy should be channeled towards implementing and improving democratic norms.

A state governor has turned dictatorial by failing to inaugurate elected legislators and impeaching those who dare belong to another political party upon their defection. He also informed all political appointees to leave the scene if they don't play to his whims.

Is this also applicable in the US...?


We are especially concerned with allegations of interference by security forces in political matters,

This has been debunked severally. They are working towards a peaceful Edo state post and pre-election by safeguarding the mandate of democratically elected state legislators.

None of the parties have complained of harassment by the security forces, what are the allegations?


which we will continue to monitor closely in the run-up to gubernatorial elections in the state in September.

International and local observers are always welcome.
NB: Two appointees of the State governor have just been indicted by the hoodlums...

^{EDO 2020}
The opposition party is fond of creating anxiety on international scale when in actual fact, they are guilty of oppression.

Ok

Nigeria needs to be recolonized.

Tinubu still putmouth... he will see

Edo was actually peaceful till a certain former chairman entered town.......

What a shame APC, a fool at 70 is a fool for life

What is happening in Edo state is a serious matter, I foresee bloodbath if care isn’t the lives of Nigerians shouldn’t be played with,”............Pastor Ayodele.

Edo youths,
Use your head wisely.
Keep your lives and the lives of your friends and families safe.
You only live once.

Do not let any politicians use your head as before.

TO BE FOREWARNED, IS TO BE FOREARMED.

Edolites, vote wisely.
Nuff said.

God bless Edo State.

God bless Nigeria.

domchike:
Wonderful piece of advice

Thanks!
We only hope they listen.

middlebelter:


Painfully many will not listen to this golden advise of yours. I pray nobody gets permanently deformed or killed due to political violence been orchestrated by two former friends. It is going to be more painful when after the election they someday see Adams and Godwin dancing and partying together why some are now deformed or not even lucky to witness their reunion. DON'T BE SACRIFICED ON THE ALTER OF POLITICAL DISAGREEMENT!

To the e: warriors non both side of the political divide on Edo state, PLEASE LET US REFRAIN FROM US OF VIOLENT LANGUAGES, we can air our view without insulting anyone. Remember comments on this type of platform is capable of inflaming the polity. My Edo brothers and sisters, please preach nonviolence politics.

Thanks a lot sir.
God bless you for this.
Once again,
we hope they listen.

A better Nigeria is all we want.