President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Benin Republic, Mr Patrice Talon, on his electoral victory at the just concluded presidential run-off as announced by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission.
His congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president.
Buhari lauded the government and people of Benin Republic on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential poll.
He saluted 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.
He also commended 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 said that he was impressed and encouraged by the determination and exemplary conduct demonstrated by Beninese in coming out en masse to perform their civic duties.
According to him, 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.
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