Politics
BREAKING: Clinton Cancels Trip To Nigeria Ahead Of Elections, Gives Reason
Former US President, Bill Clinton, has canceled his planned trip to Nigeria ahead of Saturday’s general elections, saying the visit could be “politicized.”
Clinton was scheduled to visit the capital, Abuja, this week alongside Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
The planned trip was facilitated by the Kofi Annan Foundation and the National Peace Committee (NPC).
“Over the course of the last several days, and after various conversations with the different stakeholders, it’s become apparent that President Clinton’s visit to Nigeria has the potential to be politicized in a way that is not in line with the goals of the Committee. Therefore, he will not be traveling to Abuja,” Clinton’s spokesman, Angel Ureña said in a statement.
Clinton, according to the statement, would continue to support the NPC ‘s work towards peaceful and fair elections in Nigeria.
He had been set to deliver a keynote speech at a ceremony for the signing of a peace accord by presidential candidates.
“Clinton will speak later this week with President Muhammadu Buhari, who is standing for re-election, and his main challenger, Atiku Abubakar,” his spokesman said.
It is expected to be a keenly contested election.
Two office buildings of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, housing voting materials were burned down within a week, the electoral body said Sunday.
“This is a crucial time in Nigeria, and President Clinton is hopeful that the election’s outcome reflects the will of the Nigerian people,” his spokesman said.
The NPC, in an earlier statement announcing Clinton’s visit, said it reached out to him and others to ensure peaceful elections and a non-violent transfer of power in the West African nation.
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 11:52 pm
Clinton is the enemy of PDP, best friend of APC
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 5:26 pm
Rapist of children
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 12:35 pm
He ie enemy of Christians
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 11:41 am
I didn’t hear what el’rufai said,
Body bags
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 11:23 am
What do we need his visit for?
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 11:12 am
He is nt a fool
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 11:12 am
Himmmmm
Anonymous
February 12, 2019 at 6:30 am
Oga run because zoo is not safe
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 11:00 pm
The game is on, only the wise will understand why the trip was cancelled.
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 10:34 pm
He’s afraid of El rufai blood bags lolz….all we no that day we re indoor
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 10:22 pm
Why?
You must come oooh
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 10:20 pm
Rapist
He is a fool.
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 10:03 pm
He can’t come, the money paid to his wife campaign will not help. Up Trump
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 9:54 pm
If na you nkor? when the zoo called nigeria have no human right. he has no any blaim at all cos some governor said that he wl kill election observers.
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 9:03 pm
he is afraid of being killed by tyrant FOOLani killers el rufai and buhari
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 8:54 pm
this man is fake
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 8:50 pm
Are you afraid?
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 8:46 pm
A rapist
Anonymous
February 11, 2019 at 8:35 pm
Why? Come and die