Washington DC (USA) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Washington DC said that the continued pressure on the immediate past administration by the United States and some European countries made the general elections in Nigeria to be free and fair.
Buhari said this while responding to the welcome remarks by President Barack Obama, before the start of the bilateral meeting between officials of both countries at the Oval Office of the White House, Washington DC, on the second day of the visit.
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He noted that without the external pressure, “we would not be where we are today in Nigeria”.
He recalled that the pressure started from the visit of the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, to the then Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega.
“Nigeria will be ever grateful to President Obama and the United States for making Nigeria consolidate its gains on democracy,” Buhari said.
On his trip to the United States, the President said he looked forward to a fruitful visit and engagement with his host government.
He expressed delight that the United States government had indicated interest in partnering and helping the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration to bring to fruition its goals of tackling insecurity, corruption and youth unemployment.
In his welcome remarks, Obama said that Buhari came into office with a reputation of integrity and a clear agenda and preparedness to bring peace to Nigeria, curtail the Boko Haram insurgency and root out corruption.


“On both issues of tackling insurgency and corruption in Nigeria, we look forward to how the United States can partner Nigeria to become an outstanding role model for developing countries,” Obama said.


While describing Nigeria as a one of the most important countries in Africa, he also commended the peaceful elections and transition that brought Buhari to power.
Obama lauded Nigeria’s track record in tackling the outbreak of Ebola virus and polio, adding that the United States looked forward to engaging Nigeria in improving its electricity challenges.(NAN)
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Slave mentality. U better b thankful to Nigerians especially d kids from Kano n their parents for d election malpractice. N stop blabbing oops.
Smh.
Belittling Nigeria before d Americans
.... lies of d highest order.. like u would ve accepted defeat like Jonathan did.

And who extract the name of the new party from this report?

This is a factual LIE by the APC. The peaceful transition we experienced was as result of the diplomatic and tactical nature of the past administration. The PDP knew there was no need struggling for power with a party which had itself as its greatest enemy. The smart thing was to cede power to an incompetent and unprepared political farce called a party. The PDP had every arsenal and the right machinery to reject the election results and Obama and the American government would have done nothing
The American government has not forced out president Maduro of Venezuela, he hasn't forced out Assad, president Nkirinzuza is still waxing strong in Burundi. Obama is an incompetent and weak C-in-C who is a easy push over. The PDP could have rejected his quest and HEAVEN WON'T HAVE FALLEN

I have to say I cringed when I heared him credit the Americans for our elections. When will we learn to guard our dignity and independence as a people?

PMB is a politician and he has to be diplomatic in his utterances. Moreover it is OK if he gives the little credit he gave to America,they preached free,fair and credible election.

So if it wasn't for America, GEJ wouldn't have handed over?
Are they not tired of lieing?

And what would the US had done if GEJ didn't hand over?, invade Nigeria I guess.
Very shameful coming from a Nigerian president. Learn to respect the worth and dignity of your country and its people.
The transition was peaceful because the ambition of Jonathan like he said wasn't worth the blood of any Nigerian and not some stupid US pressure.

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ROSSIKE:
I have to say I cringed when I heared him credit the Americans for our elections. When will we learn to guard our dignity and independence as a people?

Seriously? Buhari did that?

it's our prayers joor.