Ilhan Omar, the US representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, on Saturday asked the international community to wait until the electoral challenges in Nigeria are resolved, “before prematurely pronouncing a winner”.
Omar, who said this in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA, bemoaned the irregularities that marred the just-concluded presidential election in Nigeria. The poll produced Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as president-elect, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The US Congresswoman also said the low voter turnout suggested that the electorate lacks faith in democratic institutions in the African country.
Her comments come a day after Jim Risch, the United States (US) Senator on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also warned his country and President Joe Biden against embracing the outcome of the presidential election in Nigeria.
Omar’s statement reads in full: “I am deeply concerned over the delays and serious allegations of irregularities, including fraud, by multiple independent observers in the recent Nigerian presidential election.
“I urge full transparency and swift action from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), along with a full accounting of allegations of voter suppression, delayed poll openings, the failure of the new electronic voting system, and a sharp decline in turnout.
“Democracy rests on free, fair, and transparent elections. When elections are not fair, open, and transparent, it’s disenfranchising and shatters faith in government. Nigeria’s low turnout already suggests a lack of faith in the country’s democratic institutions. It is critical that the process plays out correctly.
“Allowing electoral challenges to go through the system is a key part of a functioning democratic process. It is also a way to help build confidence and avoid protracted conflict.
“The international community should support an independent and transparent process and wait until these challenges are resolved before prematurely pronouncing a winner.”
God punish ur father ..Go and meddle in ur terrorist country and Arab …Mumu unfortunate lady
Omo ale!! Go look for the meaning
God bless you.
SHE IS NOT TALKING ABOUT HER COUNTRY IN GRAVE RUIN.
Awalokan
THIS LITTLE GOAT WHOSE CAME INTO POWER IN THE US VIA A DEEPLY FLAWED RIGGED ELECTION FOR A DEMENTIA INCOMPETENT WHICH HAS PUT THE SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIVES OF AMERICANS IN BOTH RUINS AND JEOPARDY.
SHE DID NOT TALK ABOUT THE ROT AND MESS IN Somalis HER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
Including, she was kicked out of one of the priviledged committees in the US house of representative, the Foreign affair. For hate speech misconduct and unsavoury nonsensical talks.
THIS IDIOT WHO FOUND HERSELF IN PROVIDENCE AND DECIDED TO PEE IN THE WELL SHE DRANK FROM FOR PROMINENCE.
This INGRATE swine upon which a jewel was adorn chose to kick in the butt the people and country that gave her opportunity. She has continually abused and insult the people that welcomed and offered her comfort.
THESE GOAT HAS NO MORALITY OF ANY KIND AND OR TYPE TO COMMEND ON Nigerian ELECIONS.
Illar Omar is grossly an abundant FOOL.