US VP Joe Biden Phones Jonathan And Buhari, Expresses Support For The Use Of Card Readers

The United States Vice President Joe Biden, has engaged President Goodluck Jonathan and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, in discussions ahead of the March 28 presidential election.

The Vice President, who spoke via a telephone chat with the duo, on Wednesday, 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.

Biden further expressed the United States’ support for the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its work to deliver free, fair, and credible elections, in part through its essential efforts to distribute Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) 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.

Source – Tribune.com

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