US President Gives Heartwarming Description of Nigeria's Democracy, Buhari's Administration
- President Joe Biden of the United States of America has described Nigeria's democracy as a model for other African nations
- The American president commended Muhammadu Buhari for not seeking a third tenure after his current administration
- Biden made the disclosure while in Washington, USA while meeting with leaders of six African nations
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The United States of America has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in promoting democracy in Nigeria and the African continent.
Speaking during his meeting with Buhari, US president, Joe Biden said Nigeria is an ideal model for democracy across the globe.
A statement signed by the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, December 15, said that Biden raised the commendation in Washington, USA while meeting with leaders of six African countries - including Buhari - ahead of the elections in 2023.
Source: UGC
The US leader confirmed that he has followed the event leading to Nigeria's election in 2015 when he served as a vice president to former president Barrack Obama.
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His words:
"Nigeria is quite a model for democracy, especially the fact that President Buhari is not seeking a third term.”
Biden, therefore, encouraged President Buhari and the Nigerian electoral umpire to continue to be totally non-partisan.
President Buhari expressed his appreciation to the US President for his positive remarks and congratulated him on attaining the peak of his political career, which is the presidency of the country.
Nigeria's president also appreciated Biden for organising the Summit with African leaders and wished him well in all his endeavours.
Photos emerge as President Buhari meets Biden at White House
President Muhammadu Buhari met with his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, at the White House on Wednesday, December 14.
The Nigerian leader met with Biden and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the US-Africa Leader’s Summit.
President Buhari and other African leaders are in the US for the summit which is aimed at rebooting US relations on the continent.
"I have done my best" President Buhari declares ahead of 2023
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Muhammadu Buhari revealed reasons why Nigeria is facing many challenges. According to the president, the country's size and population are contributory factors.
However, President Buhari insisted that his administration is trying in many areas, noting that he has done his best.
He added that youths are Nigeria’s promise for a better future and solving their problems is the priority of his government.
Source: Legit.ng
