President Obama called for a special honour for inec and its Chairman, Attahiru Jega.

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United States President,Barrack Obama, on
Wednesday, commended President Goodluck
Jonathan and the President-elect, Maj.Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari (retd), for their public
commitments to non-violence during their
campaigns.
Obama, in a statement said President Jonathan
placed Nigeria's interests first by conceding
defeat while congratulating Buhari on his victory.
"I look forward to working with President
Jonathan throughout the remainder of his term,
and I thank him for his many years of service
and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical
juncture. I urge President-elect Buhari and
President Jonathan to repeat their calls to their
supporters to continue to respect the election
outcomes, focus on unifying the country, and
together lead Nigeria through a peaceful
transition,"Obama stated.
The US President also commended the large
turnout of voters, saying this shows the strength
of Nigeria's commitment to democratic
principles.
Obama also called for a special honour for the
Independent National Electoral Commission and
its Chairman, jega
According to him, the electoral body and Jega
deserve special recognition for the largely
peaceful and orderly election.
The statement read, "I commend INEC for its
extensive efforts to increase the credibility and
transparency of the electoral process.
Looking ahead to the governorship elections on
April 11, it is imperative that national attention
turn to ensuring isolated logistical challenges are
overcome and peace is protected, even in the
most hotly contested races.
" On behalf of the American people, I extend
congratulations to the people of Nigeria and to
President-Elect Buhari and look forward to
continuing to work with the newly-elected
government on our many shared priorities."

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