US congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari’s on his re-election

By Victor Asije

#TrackNigeria: The U.S Secretary of State, Mr Michael Pompeo on Friday, on behalf of the U.S government, congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.

Pompeo, in a statement, also congratulated Nigerians for the successful
conduct of the presidential election.

“The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria for 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
localised violence and irregularities.

“We also congratulate all the other candidates for their peaceful
participation in the electoral process,” he said.

Pompeo also called on Nigerians to conduct themselves in an orderly
manner in next week’s state elections.

According to him, the U.S remains committed to working together with
Nigeria in promoting  peace and prosperity in both countries.(NAN)