"We Are Disappointed In INEC's Conduct Of Anambra Election"- US Govt

The United States Government, on Thursday expressed deep disappointment over the conduct of the November 16 Anambra State governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Willie Obiano, winner after the November 30 supplementary election, an election that was earlier declared inconclusive. US Assistant Secretary of State on African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who spoke with some young Nigerians on the President Barack Obama Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) at the Rosa Parks corner of the US Embassy, Abuja, made the declaration while responding to a question on Nigeria and 2015 elections. “That issue is on our agenda for Nigeria as you go for elections in 2015, to promote free and fair elections, she said. “We were disappointed with the results of the Anambra State governorship election and the problems that came out of that election. So we want to work with the Electoral Commission and work with your politicians to ensure that such is not repeated. And we continue to build on successes and correct failures.” According to her, promoting free and fair elections in Africa was a key priority for her government. Continuing, the diplomat stated that “I think we have been extraordinarily successful in Africa in promoting democracy, in promoting the concept of elections. “However, we still have a lot of work to do, to ensure that elections are free and fair,” she added.