Buhari sends congratulatory message to British prime minister

The Nigeria president elect, General Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the re elected British prime minister David Cameron at the just concluded poll in Britain.

In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Mr. 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 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,” Mr. Buhari said. “Their role in the smooth outcome of the just concluded Nigerian elections can never be overemphasized.”

The president-elect 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.