The United Nations on Monday advised that Nigeria get it right with the 2023 general elections and must not fail.
The global organisation also stated that the only path for a nation to succeed is through sustainable development which it had been advocating.
The UN Deputy Secretary-General and chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, Amina Mohammed, stated these in a keynote speech she presented at the Nigerian Bar Association state of the national dialogue, with the theme, ‘Security, economy and administration of justice.’
“As Africa’s leading economy, with the biggest port of views, and security anchor for our neighbours, Nigeria cannot simply afford to fail”, Mohammed said and reminded the judiciary that as members of the Bar, “You have a key role to play to advance the country’s aspiration towards 2023 general elections.”
Mohammed said that the UN would support any process that would lead to credible, all-inclusive, free and fair general elections.
Mohammed also expressed the optimism that “things will be turned around to a more inclusive, equal and just society where we will embrace the best of our traditions with open minds and build trust that will allow us to build a better future together.”
The UN top official said that the increase in the number of registered voters from 84 million to 93 million was encouraging, adding that it had suggested that Nigerians were enthusiastic about the electoral process.
She slammed politicians and candidates engaging themselves in politics of bitterness, rancour and acrimony.
She, therefore, appealed to the judiciary to brace up and remain an impartial arbiter.
