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President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Patrice Talon, president-elect of Benin Republic on his electoral victory in the March 20, presidential election
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Patrice Talon, president-elect of Benin Republic, on his electoral victory in the presidential run-off on Sunday, March 20, as announced by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission.
A statement issued by Femi Adesina, senior special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity stated that Buhari commended the government and people of Benin Republic on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential elections.
He salutes the courage and statesmanship of Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou and presidential candidate of the ruling coalition, in upholding the democratic process by promptly congratulating his main challenger, Talon, on his electoral victory.
The President also commends President Boni Yayi for his leadership throughout the electoral process and for his invaluable contribution to democratic governance in the sub-region, evidently demonstrated in the successful conduct of the presidential elections.
The President is encouraged by the determination and exemplary conduct demonstrated by Beninese in coming out en masse to perform their civic duties and believes that the successful conclusion of the electoral process marks an important step in consolidating democracy in the sub-region and a beacon for other African countries to emulate.
Buhari expressed hope that the Beninese will give the incoming government all the necessary support to succeed and reaffirms that Nigeria, as a beneficiary of the dividends of democracy, will continue to build strong partnerships with her neighbours for the peace, progress and prosperity of our citizens.
— Mar 22, 2016 @ 11:55 GMT
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