President Muhammadu Buhari has praised his government for achieving free, fair, credible and transparent elections.
He said he has actualized his promise of putting in place successful 2023 elections.
The president made this revelation while sending his goodwill message to Muslim faithfuls, as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday April 21.
A presidential media aide, Garba Shehu in a statement revealed that the peace that characterised the 2023 general elections will be recorded as one of the achievements of Buhari’s government.
Buhari hailed himself for not interfering with the electoral process.
He said the election was so free and fair that some members of his own political platform, All Progressives Congress APC could not secure victory in the elections.
The President explained that “the outcomes of the elections were in line with my pledge to leave a legacy of free and fair elections.”
He added: “I’m proud that I have created a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation in order to produce a fair outcome for all.
“Free and fair elections are the only principles that give credibility to our democracy because the subversion of the will of the people undermines democracy itself.
“The elections were so transparent that even members of my own party were routed and unseated. At no point did I interfere with the process in order to give an unfair advantage to anyone.”
“We shouldn’t forget the important lessons of Ramadan which include improving our bond with the underprivileged and poor members of society.
“Abstention from food and drinks during the fasting period had made it possible for us to appreciate the situation of those who go without eating every day.”
Muslims to observe Eid-il-Fitr on Friday after sighting crescent for month of Shawwal
The crescent for the month of Shawwal 1444 has been sighted in Tumair and Sudair.
Based on this development, tomorrow Friday April 21, 2023 is Eid-Il-Fitr.
The Informant247 understands that Eid-Il-Fitr is a celebration to mark the end of the month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawaal.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday April 19, 2023 on behalf of the Federal Government declared Friday April 21, 2023 and Monday April 24, 2023 as public holidays for the people to celebrate 2023 Eid-Il-Fitri.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has joined others in the declaration of Friday April 21, 2022 as Eid-el-Fitr day.
The revered Islamic leader on Thursday April 20, 2023 acknowledged and announced the sighting of the crescent for the new month of Shawwal in Sokoto, Nigeria.
