The United States has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election as President.
It also congratulated the Nigerian people on the successful conduct of the election.
Recall that Nigerians went to the polls on February 23 to elect a new President.
The office had been keenly contested by President Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Buhari was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, a declaration which the PDP candidate had rejected.
The brief congratulatory message from the U.S Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, read: “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.
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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.”
