Government poll: The United States condemns voter intimidation and violence and threatens sanctions
Summary by NewsWall Mar 18 23
- The US has condemned voter intimidation and increased violence during Saturday's Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
- Despite the fact that the March 18 elections appeared to have seen significant operational improvements, with polling stations generally opening on time and most results appearing on an electronic viewing platform in a timely manner, the US said there was increased violence in Lagos, Kano, and other reported states.
- "The United States is deeply troubled by the disturbing acts of violent voter intimidation and suppression that took place during those polls in Lagos, Kano, and other states."
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