Donald Trump Set To Block Buhari, APC, Ahead Of The 2019 Elections December 23, 2018
American Congressman, Christopher Smith, who is also the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs sub-Committee on Africa, has urged President Donald Trump, to use his sanctioning authority, to hold accountable any (Nigerian) Officials who subvert the 2019 electoral process, or foment violence against citizens.
He issued a statement concerning the 2019 general elections, zeroing in on the North-East violence, which he believes is ‘largely attributable to Fulani extremists.’
Smith, who represents New Jersey’s Fourth District at the American Congress, wrote via his official website.
He stated: “I am very concerned by the current trajectory in Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy and economy, and President Muhammadu Buhari’s apparent crackdown on non-violent protests and harassment of opposition Leaders, such as freezing the assets of opposition Vice Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, and the raiding of the home of two sons of opposition Candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
“I call upon the Independent National Electoral Commission, to ensure that elections will be free and fair, and for the Commission to remain impartial.
“I further call upon President Buhari, to use his authority to end the violence perpetrated by Fulani extremists, particularly in the Middle Belt region, and question why he has failed to do so.
“I also urge the Trump Administration, to monitor the evolving situation closely, and not to hesitate to use its sanctioning authority, to hold accountable any Officials who subvert the electoral process, or foment violence against citizens.”
Smith chaired a hearing on Nigeria, on December 13, 2018, titled: “Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Upcoming Election”.
It may be recalled, that the Buhari administration denied the allegation of freezing Peter Obi’s accounts, while it also said that it was the home of the son of a former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, that was searched by the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and not that of Atiku Abubakar’s two sons, as alleged.
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