AU- Nigeria Election Meets Continental and Regional Standard

The African Union commended the conduct of Nigeria’s general election on monday, but urges political parties to go to court to resolve any disputes, given fears of violence.
The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) said in preliminary findings that the vote was “conducted in a peaceful atmosphere within the framework that satisfactorily meets the continental and regional principles of democratic elections”.
The AU said the election was “generally peaceful during the accreditation as well as voting and counting processes” but said any challenges of the results should not be fought on the streets.
“The AUEOM encourages all parties to resort to legally established channels, should there be a dispute on the outcome of the process,” it said in a statement.
“The AU long-term observers will continue to observe the post-electoral processes.”