Buhari Congratulates Benin Republic’s President – Elect

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Benin Republic, Mr Patrice Talon, on his elector*l victory in the presidential run-off on Sunday, March 20.
President Buhari also commended the Government and people of Benin Republic on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential election.

“The successful conclusion of the elector*l process marks an important step in consolidating democracy in the sub-region and a beacon for other African countries to emulate,” President Buhari stated.

The Nigerian leader 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, Mr Talon, on his elector*l victory.
President Buhari also commended President Boni Yayi for his leadership throughout the elector*l process and for his invaluable contribution to democratic governance in the sub-region, evidently demonstrated in the successful conduct of the presidential elections.
He said he was encouraged by the determination and exemplary conduct demonstrated by Beninese in coming out en masse to perform their civic duties.