US congratulates Buhari, says elections successful, ready to work with Nigeria

The United States government has congratulated Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on the “successful presidential election” and for his reelection for another four-year term.

The U. S. in a statement through the office of the Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, in Washington, DC, on Friday, the U. S. commended Nigerians “who participated peacefully in the election” and condemned “those whose acts of violence harmed Nigerians and the electoral process.”

In the statement entitled: “Nigeria Election Results,” the U.S said it noted the assessments of international and domestic observer missions affirming the overall credibility of the election, despite localized violence and irregularities.

The foreign power also congratulated all the other candidates for their peaceful participation in the electoral process, while calling on all Nigerians to ensure successful governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections holding March 9.

“Going forward, the United States remains committed to working together with Nigeria to achieve greater peace and prosperity for both our nations,” Pompeo said.

The full 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.