Nigeria’s President and ECOWAS Chairman, Bola Tinubu says the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago affirms his 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.
President Tinubu made the statement when he extended his congratulations to Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal.
Tinubu notes that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on the important job of leading the people of Senegal.
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A statement by the President’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale says he President also congratulated His Excellency, President Macky Sall, for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.
As the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President affirms that the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional body in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member-states.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
