President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, on his victory in the presidential election of August 12, 2021.
The President applauded the people of Zambia who came out in their numbers to exercise their civic rights, voting candidates of their choice, signposting that the prospect of a united, stable, and prosperous Africa lies in the power of the people to freely elect their leaders.
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President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, commended President Edgar Lungu for accepting the outcome of the election, and a peaceful transfer of power, noting that this patriotic disposition deserves the praise of all lovers of democracy.
Highlighting the close and historic relationship between Nigeria and Zambia, the Nigerian leader said he looks forward to working very closely with the Zambian President-elect for the peace, development, and prosperity of both nations.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
