Ahead of Nigeria's general elections, DSRSG BHA commends the signing of the second national peace accord for peaceful elections

22 Feb 2023

Ahead of Nigeria's general elections, DSRSG BHA commends the signing of the second national peace accord for peaceful elections

Ahead of Nigeria's general elections, DSRSG BHA commends the signing of the second national peace accord for peaceful elections and calls on all parties to respect their commitments under the accords

Ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in Nigeria, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer in Charge of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Giovanie BIHA, commends the signing of the Second National Peace Accord for peaceful elections in Nigeria, under the auspices of the National Peace Committee (NPC). Under the Peace Accord, the 18 presidential candidates and the Chairmen of their respective parties renewed their commitment to peaceful, transparent, and credible elections. Ms. BIHA appealed to all candidates and their supporters to respect the terms of the Peace Accord with due respect for the rule of law.

Ms. Biha further reiterates the importance of peaceful elections to Nigeria, the region and the continent while highlighting the centrality of peaceful elections to peace, stability and development of Nigeria.

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General reaffirms the United Nations support to the people of Nigeria and hopes that the elections of Saturday 25 February will further deepen democratic consolidation in Nigeria and the region.