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2019: We’ll Deliver Free, Fair Election – Buhari Assures ICC
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the International Criminal Court, ICC, of free, fair and peaceful general elections in 2019
He said all hands were on deck to forestall the violence that characterised the 2011 elections which necessities investigations by the International Criminal Court.
Buhari made the promise today, while he delivered a keynote address at the Solemn Hearing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute of the ICC, at The Hague.
Addressing the Court the President said, “Let me intimate you that Nigeria is preparing to conduct general elections in 2019.
“Contrary to the tragic incidents that characterised the 2011 general elections in Nigeria which necessitated preliminary investigations by the International Criminal Court, I assure you that all hands are on deck to prevent any recurrence of such tragic incidents.
“We shall do everything possible to ensure that Nigeria witnesses the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections in 2019.”
Buhari called on the states parties to support ICC with jurisdiction over serious cases of corruption and illicit financial flows by state actors.
He added, “A strong and effective ICC has the potential to send a powerful message about the international community’s commitment to accountability, a message that will be heard by both victims and perpetrators.
“Equally, a strong and effective ICC demonstrates the international community’s commitment to the rule of law.
‘‘A strong and effective ICC can also act as a catalyst for other justice efforts, expanding the reach of accountability.
“These could include serious cases of corruption by state actors that severely compromise the development efforts of countries and throw citizens into greater poverty.
“These could also include cases of illicit financial flows where countries are complicit and obstruct repatriation of stolen assets. As the African Union Champion on Anti-corruption, these are issues dear to my heart.”
Over 25 high-level state officials, the President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, O-Gon Kwon, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, ICC Registrar Peter Lewis, UN Legal Counsel Miguel de Serpa Soares, and other special guests, attended the event.
The President’s full speech can be accessed here.
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 1:21 pm
Na from both sides of his mouth he is talkin from oo…
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 12:33 pm
Just like what you people did at Ekiti state. No problem, God is watching.
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 10:12 am
Iam only seeing a stick in the middle of human beings
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 9:51 am
What of the one u recently conducted, is it free and fair? If the first child could not walk, is it the second one that will run.
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 7:17 am
Long live the president of Republican of Philippine
#ICC is a big joke scammers
Long live Donald Trump
Buhari that have thousands petition against him in #ICC stand and gives press confreres.
Shame to you #ICC
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 7:16 am
APC may lead Nigeria to civil war 2019 if care is not properly taking….
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 6:29 am
lol u think buhari have their time, u think buhari respect or hear anyone. lets wait an see till then
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 4:06 am
Buhari is going to prison.
Anonymous
July 18, 2018 at 1:10 am
Like you did in Ekiti State Sir. When security details were withdrawn from Fayose and he started to put on collar aide I knew was on the path to EFCC net.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 11:27 pm
@mass muderer
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 11:17 pm
He only assured coward s among them.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 10:52 pm
UN like the killings of christians and non muslims. If christians pick up arms now, u will the news all over the World. CNN and BBC the agent of dackness are the islamic terrorist united with UN. Blood suckers is the UN and the world knows that. America will soon pool out of UN. Is an islamic agender.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 10:47 pm
UN IS ALSO A PART OF THEM
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 9:46 pm
He is a killer
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 9:44 pm
Lol. Just as u did in ekiti. What a shame of a nation.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 8:53 pm
The UN is not a friend to democracy (Trump) .It is now evident that the whole world is evil, they knew everything happening in Nigeria but deliberately kept deaf ear. Only Nigerians can change Nigeria, our welfare ain’t their concerns
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 8:21 pm
Big lie
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 8:14 pm
Biafran oil bribe
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 7:48 pm
And if you didn’t, you are going back to that ICC one again for all your atrocities.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Yes.. Free bullet
Free gun.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 7:25 pm
Ahahahaha bloody liar
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 6:08 pm
So what did icc said about the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria or their life is not counted for? Icc What are you saying about ekiti election, is that free and fair? Icc did you ask buhari whereabout Nnamdi kanu or do we just forget about him? Please we need answer for this little question, and many more to come.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Lol
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 5:29 pm
As you have done in Ekiti?
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Ekiti election proves the contrary, so tell us another story
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Good, but except Ekiti.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 5:07 pm
ICC, IT’S A BIG FAT LIE. BUHARI AND APC’S LIES NOW HAVE NAFDAC NUMBER.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:59 pm
World most confused President..
When Ekiti proved u as enemy of democracy
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Wicked world
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:51 pm
ICC is with him
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:49 pm
Insha Allahu
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:44 pm
This world is full of evil
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:35 pm
If Buhari lost 2019 election he will been in jail before December.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:34 pm
Which means buhari are already lost.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Buhari himself will be favoured in free and fair election to be conducted in 2019
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:30 pm
You buhari free fair and peaceful general election , PMB you’re always on impossible mission why
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Stories
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:24 pm
A rehearsal of what will soon happen. This same ICC judges will jail him. The head of ICC is a Nigerian and is fully aware of buhari’s activities
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:20 pm
See group of criminals they have collected the cheque the zoo President gave them.
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:11 pm
like the Ekiti election
Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:06 pm
The world is wicked.
Anonymous
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Anonymous
July 17, 2018 at 4:01 pm
Impossible !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!