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U.S congratulates Nigerians, Buhari on presidential elections

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. Tasks Nigerians on peaceful Governorship election

BY: Justice Godfry

The United States has urged Nigerians to be peaceful during the next week’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.

This was contained in a congratulatory message signed by the Michael R. Pompeo, the
Secretary of State and made available to GRASSROOTS.

He said the United State congratulates the people of Nigeria on a successful presidential election, and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.

“We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the election and condemn those whose acts of violence harmed Nigerians and the electoral process. We note the assessments of international and domestic observer missions affirming the overall credibility of the election, despite localized violence and irregularities.

“We also congratulate all the other candidates for their peaceful participation in the electoral process. “We call on all Nigerians to ensure successful state elections next week. Going forward, the United States remains committed to working together with Nigeria to achieve greater peace and prosperity for both our nations”.

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