Obama calls Nigerian president-elect Buhari: White House

US President Barack Obama spoke to Nigerian President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and outgoing leader Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, praising both for their role in the country`s first democratic transfer of power.

Washington: US President Barack Obama spoke to Nigerian President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and outgoing leader Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, praising both for their role in the country`s first democratic transfer of power.

Obama spoke to the men separately to "commend them for their leadership during Nigeria`s election," the White House said.

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