Buhari vs Atiku: EU speaks on presidential election result

Buhari vs Atiku: EU speaks on presidential election result

The result of the just concluded presidential election is in tandem with the Independent civil society observers, according to the European Union, EU.

Maja Kocijancic, the EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, gave the EU’s position in a statement in Bruxelles.

Baba Newsline reports that President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was on Wednesday declared winner of the presidential election held a week ago.

EU said, “Nigerians have re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari, as the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission confirms. These results are consistent with independent civil society observations.

“Moreover, important lessons are to be learned, in particular ahead of the State elections next week.”

“It is now the responsibility of all parties and candidates to strengthen democracy and unite the country,” the EU said.

The EU further said its observation mission will remain in Nigeria beyond the State and House of Assembly elections and produce a final report with recommendations.

The EU also said it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria

By John Owen Nwachukwu

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