The Nation Newspaper Tinubu congratulates Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye on victory
In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu noted that President-elect Faye is assuming the office with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success in his new task.
President Tinubu, who is also the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, noted that the successful conduct of the Senegalese election will go a long way to help efforts at promoting peace and constitutional order in the sub-region. “President Tinubu notes that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this important job of leading the good people of Senegal.Our plan is to deepen partnership with Nigeria, Meta delegation tells Tinubu
“President Tinubu states that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago have affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.
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