Tambuwal Congratulates Jonathan, Buhari On Successful Polls

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, on the successful conduct and the outcome of the 2015 presidential election.
Speaking during plenary, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal said that President Jonathan would be remembered for playing a critical role to douse tension in the aftermath of the election.
The Speaker also commended the Chairman and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their doggedness in the face of mounting pressures.

The President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has also commended President Jonathan for his show of sportsmanship in the aftermath of the election.
In response to the congratulatory call from the incumbent President, General Buhari said, “President Jonathan was a worthy opponent”.
World leaders have also congratulated Nigeria on the successful conduct of the 2015 presidential election.