US President Obama Praises GEJ For Conceding Defeat In Elections

US president Barack Obama has praised outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan, for conceding defeat in the recently concluded presidential elections.

According to USA Today reports that Obama gave the praise through the following statement released by the White House:

  "The last few days have shown the
    world the strength of Nigerian's
    commitment to democratic principles.
    By turning out in large numbers and
    sometimes waiting all day to cast their
    votes, Nigerians came together to
    decide the future of their country
    peacefully.

    President Goodluck Jonathan has
    Conceded the Election to Challenger
    Muhammadu  Buhari. It's the first
    democratic change of power in Africa's
    most populous nation, one that has
    seen six military coups and much
    political violence since achieving
    independence in 1960.

    I urge President-Elect Buhari and
    President Jonathan to repeat their
    calls to their supporters to continue to
    respect the election outcomes, focus
    on unifying the country, and together
    lead Nigeria through a peaceful
    transition.

    Looking ahead to the gubernatorial
    elections on April 11,it is imperative
    that national attention turn to ensuring
    isolated logistical challenges are
    overcome and peace is protected, even
    in the most hotly contested races.

    On behalf of the American people, I
    extend Congratulations to the people of
    Nigeria and to President-Elect Buhari
    and look forward to continuing to work
    with the newly-elected government on
    our many shared priorities."