Video: Brave the challenges, cast your vote, Buhari charges Nigerians

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians to brave the challenges and cast their votes in Saturday’s Presidential election.

Buhari, in a video recording, commiserated with millions of Nigerians who either travelled hundred of kilometers to cast their votes or who put so many things on hold in order to cast their votes last weekend, but could not do so.

Watch video here:

I appeal to all Nigerians not to lose hope in our electoral system. Do not allow the unexpected postponement by INEC to prevent you from exercising your civic right.Our administration remains committed to a credible electoral process in which your votes will count#NigeriaDecides pic.twitter.com/RojDQSTCKQ

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 19, 2019

“I thank you for your commitment and appeal to you not to lose hope in our electoral system. I ask you not to allow the unexpected postponement of the election dates by INEC to prevent you from exercising your civic rights. Your enthusiasm for the process and your determination to vote in the election must not be dampened.

“I urge all Nigerian voters to brave the challenges and ensure that they cast their votes. This government assures all voters of their protection before, during and after the polls. I also thank Nigerians for their patience and trust in our government to deliver credible elections where your votes will count. Your votes will count as we are committed to rid our electoral process of vote buying and manipulations,” he said.