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US to Nigerians: Make coming governorship election successful

Ismaila Sanni
Ismaila Sanni
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US Department of State

The United States has called on Nigerians to ensure the success of the coming Governorship and Houses of Assembly elections.

It also promised to remain committed to working together with Nigeria to achieve greater peace and prosperity for both nations.

The call was made in a congratulatory message issued by the United States Embassy in Abuja.

It praised Nigerians for a successful Presidential and National Assembly election.

The statement reads:  “The United States 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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