Jega Recieves Certificate of Commendation from Obama

Barack Obama a few days ago presented a Certificate of Commendation to INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega, over the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections on March 28th, which they said was free,fair and credible as it's  the best election held so far  in Nigeria.
The 'Certificate of Commendation' was presented to Jega on behalf of the US government by US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle. Entwistle said Jega's performance with the election was 'outstanding and worthy of emulation.'
But the award was yesterday condemned by Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark saying it was too hasty since the Governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections haven't been held yet stating the US government should leave Nigeria alone.

"I was surprised that Barack Obama gave Professor Attahiru Jega an award when the elections are still on . Obama should be tactful in handling the affairs of Africa. US should leave us alone, Nigeria is an Independent country. They tried it Egypt, they should not try anything in Nigeria" He told journalists in Abuja yesterday