Namadi Sambo Seeks Support For Buhari

Vice President Namadi Sambo on
Saturday urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration of
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure peace and development across the
Nigeria.

Mr. Sambo made the call after
casting his vote in the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Kaduna.

He said all Nigerians​,​
irrespective of their geo-political backgrounds​,​ should continue to sustain
the nation’s democratic norms for the good of the society.

The vice-president, who was
accompanied by his wife, Amina, was initially accredited at about 11:16 a.m. at
his new polling unit along Police College, Kaduna.

Mr. Sambo, particularly commended
President Goodluck Jonathan for exhibiting exemplary character before, during
and after the March 28 Presidential election.

He said the president had set a
good record by accepting defeat, and called on other African leaders to emulate
him.

He also expressed gratitude to all
Nigerians, especially the people of Kaduna State,​ for ensuring peaceful
elections across the country.

The vice-president also expressed
delight over reported massive turn out of electorate across the country, saying
Nigerian voter​s​ deserved commendation for their peaceful conduct at the
polls.

(NAN)