Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Africans must continue to make extra efforts to ensure that elections, through the democratic process, remain transparent and fair.
Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande in Abuja stated that the vice-president made the remark while receiving visiting President-elect of Sao Tome and Principe, Carlos Nova.
Sao Tome and Principe went to the polls on July 18 to elect a successor to replace President Evaristo Carvalho, whose tenure from 2016 expired on Septrmber 2.
Based on constitutional provisions, an outright winner did not emerge from the polls and a run-off led to the emergence of Nova, who will be sworn in October.
Osinbajo also spoke on cooperation between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe. He however, reassured Nova of Nigeria’s support to ensure that his tenure was as comfortable and effective as possible as partners and friends.
In his remarks, Nova expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for supporting Sao Tome and also thanked Osinbajo for his attention. According to him, Nigeria is a friendly country and the relationship between both countries dates back many years.
