Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his re-election.
The president, in a statement issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale; commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring a successful conduct of the last elections.
President Tinubu also hailed the people of DR Congo for deepening democratic norms by exercising their rights without resorting to acts inimical to the sustenance of democracy.
According to him, “It is welcoming that the last elections in DR Congo were well-concluded. Democracy is sustainable on the continent. I congratulate President Tshisekedi on his victory. The president has demonstrated statesmanship in his handling of regional and continental matters. Africa will overcome any challenge with governance by popular consent, and democracy will thrive.”
Tinubu wished President Tshisekedi a successful term in office.
