UN scribe, Ban Ki-moon meets Buhari Monday
This was disclosed in a statement yesterday, which said that the UN scribe would meet President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
While in Nigeria Ban is expected to carry out other field activities. Recall that Ban had congratulated President Buhari on winning the presidential election.
Ban Ki-Moon in a statement issued on Tuesday March 31, in New York, said he had spoken to Jonathan and Buhari on the outcome of the polls as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He commended Jonathan for his leadership qualities throughout the electoral process and his statesmanship in upholding the democratic process.
He also applauded INEC for organizing the elections in a professional and credible “manner under challenging circumstances”.
He further called on all Nigerians to accept the outcome of the elections, appealing to them to address any complaints they may have through existing legal and constitutional channels.
Ban Ki-Moon said the successful conduct of the polls was a testimony to the maturity of Nigeria’s democracy.
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