The United States government
has lauded President
Goodluck Jonathan and
President-elect, Muhammadu
Buhari, for their commitments
to the Abuja Peace Accord
which they signed before the
March 28 presidential election.
In a statement issued
Thursday by Secretary of
State, John Kerry, the US
applauded Nigerian voters for
their patience and
commitment to participate in
the democratic process.
“In January, I travelled
personally to Nigeria and met
with both President Jonathan
and now President-Elect
Buhari,” Mr. Kerry said.
“At that time, I emphasized
that for the United States,
Nigeria is an increasingly
important strategic partner
and that Nigeria has a critical
role to play in the security
and prosperity of this
continent and beyond.
“I also said that it was
imperative that these elections
are an improvement over past
elections and that they need to
set a new standard for this
democracy. That means that
Nigerians needed to not only
reject violence but actually
promote peace.
“We laud both President
Jonathan and General Buhari
for their public commitments
to the Abuja Accord signed in
January and reaffirmed March
26, respecting the official
results, and encouraging their
supporters to do the same.”
The US government
commended President
Jonathan for his years of
service and for having acted in
the best interest of Nigeria. It
also lauded Attahiru Jega,
chairman of the Independent
National Electoral
Commission, INEC, for
conducting a free, fair, and
credible election.
“We welcome President Jonathan’s calls
for unity and calm during this transition
period,” Mr. Kerry said.
“The United States commends Nigeria’s
Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and its Chairman,
Attahiru Jega, on the generally orderly
vote, on the use of technology such as
card readers to increase the credibility
and transparency of the electoral process,
and on prompt communication of the
results.
“While we note reports of logistical
problems, such incidents did not
undermine the overall outcome of the
election.”
The US government also extended its
congratulations to Mr. Buhari and
reiterated its commitment to working
with the newly elected government.

source http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/180484-us-government-lauds-jonathan-buhari-for-respecting-abuja-peace-accord.html

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