Chairman of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, on behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has congratulated President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali on winning the country’s election for a second term in office.
This was contained a statement by his Senior Special Assistant to the Nigeria’s President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER on Friday.
The ECOWAS leader also felicitates with majority of Malians for giving the incumbent another opportunity to serve them after the August 12, 2018 presidential run-off.
President Buhari, who is also the African Union Anti-Corruption Fight leader, Garba Shehu said, urged the main challenger, Soumaila Cisse and his supporters to abide by the verdict of the people as confirmed by the ruling of the Constitutional Court, and join hands with President Keita in the interest of the country in particular and peace and stability of West Africa.
According to the statement, the Nigerian leader firmly believes that the successful outcome of the election in Mali further strengthens Africa’s democratic credentials as the people are allowed to choose their leaders without let or hindrance.
President Buhari wishes President Keita a successful second tenure in a peaceful and stable atmosphere.
Similarly, the Nigerian President congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe following his declaration by the country’s Constitutional Court as the lawful winner of the July presidential poll.
He called on all Zimbabweans especially the politicians to unite and work for the progress and development of their country.
