Diplomacy
FG assures on credible polls in 2011
Feb 22, 2010, 06:40
| | Acting President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to conduct free and fair elections in 2011.
He said this when he received in audience former US President, George W. Bush, in Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday, February 21.
Dr Jonathan assured that the Government will work towards ensuring that the electoral process is transparent and reflects the wishes of the Nigerian people.
“I can assure you that come 2011, Nigeria’s elections will be credible. We will do everything possible to overhaul the electoral process and leave a lasting legacy in our political history,” he stated.
Dr Jonathan used the occasion to call on the US Government to reconsider its stand on the listing of Nigeria among countries of interest under watch in the global war against terrorism. He reiterated that terrorism is alien to Nigeria. He noted that Nigeria and US are strategic partners for global peace and development.
He thanked the US Government for its concern over the health of President Umaru Yar’Adua.
Earlier, Bush congratulated Dr. Jonathan on his assumption of office as the Acting President of Nigeria and expressed his best wishes for President Umaru Yar’Adua.
His words: “Sometimes in life, the unexpected happens. We wish you all the best even though we know it is not an easy job. With God’s grace and the support of your team, you will succeed.”
Mr Bush was accompanied by former US Secretary of State, Condolezza Rice and US Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Sanders.
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