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.
The presidential election, held on February 23 saw Buhari poll 15,191,847 votes and his closest challenger, People’s Democratic Party’s candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar polled 11,255,978 votes to emerge a runner-up.
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.