with President Goodluck Jonathan on the 2015 general election, which
was rescheduled for March 28 and April 11.
He expressed support for the use of card readers by the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the elections, according to a
statement issued by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria.
Biden also expressed "concern" about recent political violence in the
country and "reiterated" the need for Jonathan, the candidate of the
ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Muhammadu Buhari, candidate
of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to condemn it.
THE FULL TEXT:
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke yesterday with Nigerian President
Goodluck Jonathan and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of
the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28.
The Vice President commended President Jonathan and General Buhari for
signing the Abuja Accord in mid-January as a show of their commitment
to non-violence throughout the election process.
The Vice President further expressed the United States' support for
the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission and its work to
deliver free, fair, and credible elections, in part through its
essential efforts to distribute Permanent Voter Cards and help ensure
that electronic voter card readers are in place and fully operational.
He also noted his concern about the violence during some recent
election-related events and reiterated the need for both candidates to
make clear that such violence has no place in democratic elections.
Vice President Biden affirmed that the United States stands with the
Nigerian people in support of credible and peaceful elections, and
will continue to stand with the Nigerian people whatever the outcome.
--TheCable
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