In a statement issued in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr. Annan described the elections as “historic.” “Though many observers express concern due to Nigeria’s history of violent elections, I am enthusiastic about what they represent for Nigeria’s political development. Nigerians have a genuine choice between two parties and two very different candidates,” he said.
Mr. Annan expressed his pleasure with a peace accord endorsed by incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “By publicly reaffirming their commitment to the Abuja Accord, to free, fair and credible elections, and calling on their supporters to refrain from violence, President Jonathan and General Buhari have demonstrated leadership qualities befitting the high office to which they aspire,” Mr. Annan wrote.
