Joe Biden, vice president of the United States, on Wednesday spoke with President Goodluck Jonathan on the 2015 general election, which was rescheduled for March 28 and April 11.

He expressed support for the use of card readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the elections, according to a statement issued by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria.

Biden also expressed “concern” about recent political violence in the country and “reiterated” the need for Jonathan, the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to condemn it.

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[b]U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke yesterday with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28.

The Vice President commended President Jonathan and General Buhari for signing the Abuja Accord in mid-January as a show of their commitment to non-violence throughout the election process.

The Vice President further expressed the United States’ support for the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission and its work to deliver free, fair, and credible elections, in part through its essential efforts to distribute Permanent Voter Cards and help ensure that electronic voter card readers are in place and fully operational.

He also noted his concern about the violence during some recent election-related events and reiterated the need for both candidates to make clear that such violence has no place in democratic elections.

Vice President Biden affirmed that the United States stands with the Nigerian people in support of credible and peaceful elections, and will continue to stand with the Nigerian people whatever the outcome.[/b]




http://saharareporters.com/2015/03/19/us-vp-calls-jonathan-backs-use-card-reader-thecable

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see market
abeg upgrade to flash drive too

If not for America's 'we are watching you' stance, Mr Jonathan's original plan to postpone elections indefinitely and hand over to an interim govt will have been executed by now.

The President and his hatchet team have been exploring alternative plans, but each time a senior member of the US govt calls Mr Jonathan, they remind him there will be consequences.

I know PDP kids will soon rush here and say who is America. You wait. Let the President mess up this election, then you will see. His case will be worse than Gbabgo.

When will the Americans learn to shut up there mouth..



Anyway GEJ till 2019.

#givebuhariachance

sai GMB
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kai GEJ
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sai Aisha
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Kai PEJ

Impossible is nothing. Mama peace needs this

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The card reader is a good initiative,
but corruption will always be used to
circumvent any technology.

Is ok

Wetin concern US with Nigeria?




Dem dey craze?





No be only card reader we go use, we go use flash drive join.


#NonsensePerExcellence

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imoleay0:
Wetin concern US with Nigeria?




Dem dey craze?

bros na mad dem dey

USA your plan will never work out. We are an independent country, so stop poke nosing in our business.
We have seen and learnt from the damages you've caused in Libya, Iraq, Syria, and more recently orchestrating the present conflict between Russia and Ukraine. We know your tactics.

These are all countries of interest (oil and world dominance) to you (USA).

Though countries that are presently going through severe conflicts and famine you have refused to lend a voice to them because they're not of interest to you.

We know you've a strong interest in Nigeria, let us (Nigerians) decide.

#AmericaLetNigeriansDecide

we don't need their approval nor their comment. period.. we aint a puppet state anymore in the hands of the imperialist. we know what is best for us..
where was the US govt when boko haram were inflicting untold suffering and grieve on us?
Where was the US govt when we wanted sophisticated weapons to defeat bk?
No pick dat kind call again mr johnathan

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CHANGE is HERE!!!

US poking nose into people's issues since 600 BC

The current administration seem very committed to making this election a success. It is a right step in the consolidation of our democracy.

A tacit warning I assume.

[size=16pt]Mr. Jonathan, if you try anything funny in the elections, AMERICA WILL KNOW!!

Be guided accordingly!

Sincerely,

Every Nigerian.[/size]

SAI BUHARI

GEJ knows the consequences of rigging this elections...He dares not try it, except he wants to go the way of Gbagbo et all.

I have decided...GMB/PYO

Isn't it interesting how they refuse to sell us lethal weapons to fight Boko haram but are so interested in our elections?

PDP goons. Food don land

Card reader ko, memory card ni

Jostico:



bros na mad dem dey

Yes now, a very serious one.

They have come again with their support

They know pdp is planning something, hence the need for the call