The presidency has clarified that Nigeria was not among those who competed in the 2024 United Nations Human Rights Council elections, which were held on October 9, 2024.
According to the press statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Nigeria was not snubbed.
The statement states that any votes mistakenly attributed to Nigeria during the recent election were likely cast in error by other nations.
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In line with such elections into international bodies, countries vying for positions usually receive regional endorsements, and Nigeria’s focus has been on supporting these endorsed candidates to strengthen collective African representation on the global stage.
The presidency urged media outlets to verify their information before publication, and cautioned against damaging narratives that could undermine the nation’s reputation in international affairs.
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