President Muhammadu Buhari addressing International Criminal Court (ICC)
The international community will witness a free, fair, and peaceful 2019 general election in Nigeria, says President Muhammadu Buhari.
The President gave the assurance while addressing International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday in the Hague, Netherlands.
Buhari said contrary to the tragic incidents that characterised the 2011 general elections, the conduct of 2019 elections will be peaceful.
‘‘Nigeria is preparing to conduct general elections in 2019. I assure you that all hands are on deck to prevent any recurrence of such tragic incidents. We shall do everything possible to ensure that Nigeria witnesses the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections in 2019,” he said.
He also called on the States Parties to support the International Court with jurisdiction over serious cases of corruption and illicit financial flows by state actors.
The President also appreciated the judges of the Court for electing ‘‘a cherished son of Nigeria” as President.
‘‘Let me start by congratulating you, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, on your election as President of the International Criminal Court, and also thank the judges of the Court for electing you, a cherished son of Nigeria. Nigeria is very proud of you, Mr President,” Buhari said.