Election: Obamacommends Jonathan,Buhari, Jega
Election: Obama
commends Jonathan,
Buhari, Jega
United States President Barrack Obama has commended
President Goodluck Jonathan and President elect Muhammed
Buhari for their public commitments to non-violence
throughout their political campaigns and election.
In a statement on Wednesday, Obama congratulated
General Buhari on his election and President Jonathan for
conceding defeat.
Full text of the statement follows:
The last few days have shown the world the strength of
Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles. By turning
out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast
their votes, Nigerians came together to decide the future of
their country peacefully.
I commend President Goodluck Jonathan and President-Elect
Muhammadu Buhari for their public commitments to non-
violence throughout the campaign. President Jonathan has
placed his country’s interests first by conceding the election
and congratulating President-Elect Buhari on his victory. 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.
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
and its Chairman, Attahiru Jega, deserve special recognition
for what independent international observers have deemed a
largely peaceful and orderly vote. I commend INEC for its
extensive efforts to increase the credibility and
transparency of the electoral process. Looking ahead to the
gubernatorial 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.
commends Jonathan,
Buhari, Jega
United States President Barrack Obama has commended
President Goodluck Jonathan and President elect Muhammed
Buhari for their public commitments to non-violence
throughout their political campaigns and election.
In a statement on Wednesday, Obama congratulated
General Buhari on his election and President Jonathan for
conceding defeat.
Full text of the statement follows:
The last few days have shown the world the strength of
Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles. By turning
out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast
their votes, Nigerians came together to decide the future of
their country peacefully.
I commend President Goodluck Jonathan and President-Elect
Muhammadu Buhari for their public commitments to non-
violence throughout the campaign. President Jonathan has
placed his country’s interests first by conceding the election
and congratulating President-Elect Buhari on his victory. 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.
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
and its Chairman, Attahiru Jega, deserve special recognition
for what independent international observers have deemed a
largely peaceful and orderly vote. I commend INEC for its
extensive efforts to increase the credibility and
transparency of the electoral process. Looking ahead to the
gubernatorial 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.
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