Brussels, 23/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - On 14 May the Presidency made the following statement on behalf of the EU:
'The EU welcomes the fact that the presidential, Parliamentary and Gubernatorial elections in Nigeria were conducted peacefully in most parts of the country and represented an important step for the democratic process in Nigeria, in the context of transition from civilian to civilian administration. The EU acknowledges that President Obasanjo has been announced President-elect...