United States President,Barrack Obama, on Wednesday, praised President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-choose, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), for their open duties to peacefulness amid their battles.
Obama, in a proclamation said President Jonathan put Nigeria’s hobbies first by surrendering thrashing while complimenting Buhari on his triumph.
“I look forward to working with President Jonathan throughout the remainder of his term, and I thank him for his many years of service and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical juncture. I urge President-elect Buhari and President Jonathan to repeat their calls to their supporters to continue to respect the election outcomes, focus on unifying the country, and together lead Nigeria through a peaceful transition,”Obama stated.
The statement read, “I commend INEC for its extensive efforts to increase the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
Looking ahead to the governorship elections on April 11, it is imperative that national attention turn to ensuring isolated logistical challenges are overcome and peace is protected, even in the most hotly contested races.
” On behalf of the American people, I extend congratulations to the people of Nigeria and to President-Elect Buhari and look forward to continuing to work with the newly-elected government on our many
shared priorities.”