Buhari assures Clinton, elections will be free, fair, credible

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Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, that the February 16 and March 2nd elections would be free, fair and credible.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, yesterday, said Buhari gave the assurance when he had a telephone chat with Clinton, on Wednesday night.

The president appreciated Clinton for his continuous support for Nigeria and the growth of her democracy. He described Clinton as a friend of Nigeria and also, commended his constant support for the peace, stability and progress of Nigeria, under a democratic dispensation.

According to Adesina, Clinton, who regretted his inability to visit the country, to witness the signing of the final peace accord before the general election, wished Nigeria well as her citizens go to the polls.

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