I want to leave legacy of credible polls for West Africa — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said sustenance of democracy and rule of law should be a “norm” in ECOWAS member nations.

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari to have spoken on Monday at the opening session of the 2022 second ordinary session of the ECOWAS parliament in Abuja.

The president said Nigeria is committed to peace and political stability in the sub-region, adding that the country will support efforts that will lead to the restoration of democratic governance in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.

He said, “We are convinced that the sustenance of democracy and the rule of law should remain the norm in this promising region.

“There will be multiple political activities in some ECOWAS member states, including Nigeria, where general elections are due to be held in February and March 2023.

“Let me seize this opportunity to reiterate my commitment to free, fair and transparent elections and smooth transitions.

“This is one legacy that I want my administration to bequeath, not only to Nigeria but to the region as a whole.

Buhari added that Nigeria will support any country in West Africa in conducting credible elections.