Election 2019: Buhari’s Message To Clinton

President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated former President of the United States Bill Clinton for his continuous support to the growth of Nigeria’s democracy.

Concise News reports that Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Thursday, said Buhari gave the commendation in a telephone conversation with Clinton on Wednesday night.

President Buhari described Clinton as a friend of Nigeria while commending his constant support for the peace, stability and progress of the country under a democratic dispensation.

Also, the APC Presidential candidate assured Clinton of his commitment to free, fair and credible elections.

“President Clinton, who regretted his inability to visit the country to witness the signing of the final peace accord before the general elections, wished Nigeria well as her citizens go to the polls,’’ the statement read.

Clinton had planned to witness the signing of Wednesday’s second Peace Accord where presidential candidates of February 16 election renewed their pledge for the peaceful conduct of the exercise.

The candidates also agreed to accept the outcome of the elections.

The event, which was witnessed by prominent personalities including three former African Presidents from Liberia, Tanzania and Botswana, was organised by the National Peace Committee under the chairmanship of the former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar.