Stuart Symington, the United
States ambassador to Nigeria, says whatever happens in Nigeria will affect the
world.
According to the US Mission in
Nigeria, Symington said this in response to questions on the interest of the US
in Nigeria’s democracy.
It is unclear if the comment was
made on the basis of the tension between the federal government and some
foreign countries, including the US, in recent times.
The federal government had kicked
against the decision of the European Union, US and UK, to comment on President
Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria.
In separate statements, the
international community expressed concern over the timing, saying the action
could have effect on the credibility of the elections.
“We urge that the issues raised
by this decision be resolved swiftly and peacefully in accordance with due
process, full respect for the rule of law, and the spirit of the Constitution
of Nigeria,” the US embassy in Nigeria had said in its statement.
But the presidency, in its
response, had accused the US of undue interference in Nigeria’s affairs.
Garba Shehu, presidential
spokesman, had said the position of the US and other European countries on Onnoghen’s suspension was out of
misunderstanding.
Writing via its Twitter handle on
Monday, the US embassy restated its support for the nation’s democracy.
“Why does the United States
support Nigeria’s #democracy?” it asked.
“Because what happens in Nigeria
will affect the world … and it depends on you. It depends on every Nigerian. –
Ambassador W. Stuart Symington.”
Why does the United States support Nigeria’s #democracy?— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USEmbassyAbuja) 28 January 2019
Because what happens in Nigeria will affect the world … and it depends on you.
It depends on every Nigerian. – Ambassador W. Stuart Symington#USinNigeria pic.twitter.com/8WqKTBdbH5
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