Former President Olusegun Obasanjo after being accredited for the April 11 polls said Nigerians can now be proud of Nigeria because the country’s democratic process was fast maturing.
"Reports getting to me indicate a general low turnout across the nation; however, the exercise has been orderly and peaceful," he said according to Daily Trust.
"Reports getting to me indicate a general low turnout across the nation; however, the exercise has been orderly and peaceful," he said according to Daily Trust.
"The low turnout is not unusual and should be expected, because people normally show more interest in national elections than the state elections. I, however, commend INEC for improving on their last performance because many people who did not have PVCs in this area have now gotten their cards.
"There were apprehensions concerning the polls because of some people beating drums of war; but we thank God for taking control," he said. The former president, however, praised Nigerians, saying they should be proud of their electoral performance.
"We have done it for West Africa; we have done it for Africa and we have now done it for ourselves. Nigerians can now raise their heads in honour anywhere because there are evidences that our democracy is fast maturing," he said.
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