The United Nations has advised Nigeria’s political parties and candidates to respect their commitments under the peace accord.
On Wednesday in Abuja, representatives from all 18 political parties signed an agreement for the general elections of 2023.
All sides are required to abide by the terms of the agreement, which was facilitated by the National Peace Committee, NPC.
There is an expectation that complaints will be addressed by legal channels in the event of a grievance.
UN Spokesperson, Stephanie Dujarric, told the News Agency of Nigeria in New York that the global body supports the accord.
Dujarric confirmed there have been political engagements by the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS.
She said a top official is in contact with the NPC Chair and “ready to leverage good offices to support quiet diplomacy efforts to urge key actors to respect their commitments”.
UNOWAS and the Office of the Resident Coordinator Office already engaged with the main candidates, opposition leadership and institutions.