President Buhari speaks tough gave straight warning to those canvassing to rig the 2023 Elections~details below

The president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday warned against international interference in the 2023 presidential elections.

This comes shortly after the iftar dinner with members of the Diplomatic Corps at the State House in Abuja.

Mr president said, “As you’re all aware, the tenure of this Administration ends on 29th May, 2023. Typical of election years all over the world, the tempo of political activities is often high.

Stressing that those with the motives of rigging the fourth coming elections should think twice “because I intend to resolutely protect and defend the sacred will of the Nigerian people, to be expressed through the ballot box.” he said.

Speaking of the Russia-Ukraine war, Buhari called for greater consideration for humanitarian conditions in the affected areas.

He further warned that the conflict would escalate if an effective resolution are not place.

Following the initiative visits of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Gutteres, in Moscow and Kyiv, commending his efforts in search of a ceasefire, as a prelude to other enduring solutions.

He urged the world, especially the Muslim community, to use the solemn and rewarding month of Ramadan, and especially these last days of the fast, to intensify prayers for de-escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and for the return of peace to the world.

Commenting on the internal security, he told the diplomats that the impact of the Libyan crisis on the countries in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, West and Central Africa was still proactive and catastrophic.

He further expressed concern on the free circulation of small and light arms in these regions, made worse by the uncontrolled expulsion of foreign fighters from Libya without adequate consultations with the countries of the region.

On the fight against Boko Haram, Buhari said, ‘‘As you know well, Nigeria has made significant progress in combating the Boko Haram group in the North East.

‘‘We’re, however, recently confronted with new tactics deployed by the enemy to threaten our democratic values as well as the common peace and freedom we enjoy in this country.’’

Buhari expressed confidence that the security situation would soon be brought under control.

He acknowledged the support of Nigeria’s friends and partners in the global community, particularly the European Union and the United States, ‘‘for their understanding, support and agreement to allow us to procure vital equipment and resources to successfully propagate this war.’’

The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and High Commissioner of Cameroon to Nigeria, Ibrahima Salaheddine, said the international community would continue to support Nigeria before, during and after the 2023 general elections.