Barack Obama: “I commend President Jonathan for putting Nigeria and its people before…”

On the recordMarch 31, 2015

I commend President Jonathan for putting Nigeria and its people before politics by conceding the election.

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Readout of the President's Calls with Nigerian President Jonathan and President-Elect Buhari

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