2023 Elections: “Avoid Protests,” US Issues Advisory to Citizens in Nigeria on Possible Violence
- The United States embassy in Nigeria has told its citizens in Nigeria, and to avoid protests due to the possibility of violence
- Ahead of the 2023 general election, the consulate, in its advisory, further urged its citizens to stock up on food items and water that would last three days
- The envoy implored Americans to be equipped to stay indoors in case movement is restricted beyond election days
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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued an advisory to its citizens in Nigeria, alerting them on possible violence ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
In a notice on its website, the embassy urged its citizens to avoid rallies as “they can turn violent with little or no notice,” a report by The Punch confirmed.
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Get enough food, US tells its citizens in Nigeria, ahead of 2023 polls
Stating that movement would be restricted during the elections, the advisory further said its citizens should have a food and water supply that will last at least three days if movement is not allowed beyond election days.
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The advisory added thus:
“Rallies and demonstrations are commonplace before and after elections. U.S. citizens should avoid any of these types of events, as they can turn violent with little or no notice.”
Atiku, Tinubu or Obi: Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Finally Reveals How Nigeria’s Next President Should Emerge
A former Kaduna Central Senator has revealed how the next president of Nigeria should emerge.
With just a few days left before the 2023 presidential election, Senator Shehu Sani has said political power should be earned and not bought or sold.
In a statement shared on his Twitter handle on Thursday, February 16, Sani sent words of wisdom to Nigerian politicians and political parties.
Naira Notes scarcity: Will 2023 presidential election be postponed? INEC chairman speaks
In another report, INEC debunked viral claims that the forthcoming 2023 presidential election may be postponed.
There had been claims that INEC was considering shifting the presidential election date to Saturday, March 4, over the ongoing naira note scarcity.
“It is not true. INEC will not, and is not even contemplating postponing the 2023 general election," Rotimi Oyekanmi, spokesperson to the INEC chair, said.
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