Buhari Congratulates US President-elect

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the American President-elect, Donald Trump, on his victory in the country’s presidential election.

President Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a four-paragraph statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.

Buhari congratulated American citizens on the outcome of the election which, he said, was keenly observed by all true lovers of democracy and those who believe in the will of the people.

He said he looked forward to working together with Trump to strengthen the already established friendly relations between both countries including cooperation on many shared foreign policy priorities such as the fight against terrorism, peace and security, economic growth, democracy and good governance.

President Buhari extended his good wishes to Trump “on the onerous task of leading the world’s strongest economy.