Presidential Election: U.S. Congratulates Buhari,

Nigeria

The U. S. has congratulated Nigeria on its successful presidential

election and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in a statement, noted the

assessments of international and domestic observer missions affirming

the overall credibility of the election.

Pompeo said the United States’ assessment was in spite of localised

violence and irregularities.

He called on all Nigerians to ensure successful Gubernatorial and House

of Assembly elections on March 9.

Pompeo said the United States congratulates the people of Nigeria on a

successful presidential election, and President Muhammadu Buhari on

his re-election.

Buhari, who was declared re-elected by the Independent National

Electoral Commission, also won in 19 states, to defeat other 72

candidates including Atiku, who won 17 states and the Federal Capital

Territory, to occupy the second position.

residential Election: U.S. Congratulates Buhari,

Nigeria

The U. S. has congratulated Nigeria on its successful presidential

election and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in a statement, noted the

assessments of international and domestic observer missions affirming

the overall credibility of the election.

Pompeo said the United States’ assessment was in spite of localised

violence and irregularities.

He called on all Nigerians to ensure successful Gubernatorial and House

of Assembly elections on March 9.

Pompeo said the United States congratulates the people of Nigeria on a

successful presidential election, and President Muhammadu Buhari on

his re-election.

Buhari, who was declared re-elected by the Independent National

Electoral Commission, also won in 19 states, to defeat other 72

candidates including Atiku, who won 17 states and the Federal Capital

Territory, to occupy the second position.