United State (US) Secretary of State, Calls Atiku, Congratulates Him Ahead of the Polls

The United State (U.S) Secretary of State, Secretary Mike Pompeo just got off a call with the PDP presidential candidate; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, where he congratulated him and reaffirmed the International Community’s commitment to free and fair election in Nigeria. Recall that Mr. Pompeo is the most senior officer in the Trump administration and while it is based on speculation, Atiku Abubakar allegedly met with Donald Trump on his visit to the Trump Towers in Washington D.C.

Pundits have pointed out the tacit support the US has given the right-lining Atiku Abubakar who promises to create jobs by reducing taxes and encouraging inflow of FDI into Nigeria. The Chief of Staff to the APC candidate; Abba Kyari, had published a letter accusing the International Community of supporting the emergence of Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming election. Atiku had already signed a Peace Accord alongside Muhammadu Buhacri, with the both agreeing to concede defeat if they lose in a credible poll.