By Udesinanna Stephen
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the just concluded 2023 elections were transparent as members of his party were routed and unseated.
The outgoing President said this in his goodwill message to Muslims on the Eid-el-fitr celebration to mark the end of the 30-days Ramadan fasting season, and the message was obtained from the verified Twitter handle of the Spokespersons to the President, Garba Shehu @GarShehu.
“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 unfair advantage to anyone,” he said.
Buhari has that he did not interfere the election process in order to give unfair advantage to anyone, saying
“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.” He said.
He said the peaceful outcome of the elections will be recorded as one of the proudest achievements of his administration. “the outcome of the elections were in line with my pledge to leave a legacy of free and fair elections” he added.
