Feb 16 Polls: Bill Clinton Phones Buhari

Former United States President, Bill Clinton has called President Muhammadu Buhari on phone.

His call came on Wednesday night, exactly three days to the presidential election which has President Buhari as a candidate under the All Progressives Congress, APC.

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Recall Clinton initially announced that he will visit Nigeria to witness the signing of the peace accord by presidential candidates. He however cancelled the visit after stating that the it may be politicized.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, said Clinton was said to have regretted his inability to visit the country to witness the signing of the final peace accord before the general elections.

He (Clinton) wished Nigeria well as her citizens go to the polls.

On his own part, Buhari appreciated Clinton for his continuous support for Nigeria and the growth of her democracy, promising that the country’s elections would be free, fair and credible.

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