In a related development, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard has said that the presidential electoral process on February 25 failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations .
In a statement on Sunday, she said that the people of Nigeria demonstrated their dedication to democracy on February 25, but there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as many who are celebrating victories they believe were hard fought and well earned.
She also said that it will be important for the future of the country that Nigerians not let their differences divide then , and that the legally established process for resolving challenges to the election be allowed to take it’s course.
She also called on INEC to resolve issues that may work against the March 11 electoral process.
She also lauded the opposition parties for their commitment to take the legal path in contesting the presidential elections.
