Buhari Congratulates Cameron On Poll Win

SAN FRANCISCO, May 09, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain, congratulating him on his victory in the just concluded elections in his country.

In a statement on Saturday, General Buhari said he looked forward to collaborating with the British government led by Mr. Cameron, after he takes over power in Nigeria on May 29.

“Nigeria and the Britain have enjoyed good relationships, and we look forward to developing even stronger ties.”

General Buhari also commended Mr. Cameron for the role that the British government played before, during and after the Nigerian elections.

“Britain, the US, EU, ECOWAS, AU and the UN have played vital roles in ensuring that democratic norms were adhered to during our elections. Their role in the smooth outcome of the just concluded Nigerian elections can never be overemphasized,” he said.

General Buhari added that he looked forward to furthering the “special, warm and friendly relationships” between the government and people of Nigeria and the United Kingdom under the new government of Mr. Cameron.