Buhari Congratulates Nigerien President On His Re-Election

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his congratulatory message to Mahamadou Issoufou, the president of Niger Republic who was for the second term elected president of Niger Republic and also for the peaceful running of the election in that country.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President.

President Buhari extended his best regards to Issoufou and the people of Niger Republic after the peaceful elections, saying that “it is a good omen for the two countries.

The President acknowledged the invitation to attend Issoufou’s swearing in for a new term in office, but regretted his absence owing to his involvement in the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington DC.He hope that peace will continue to take its foothold in the both countries, he also wish President Issoufou a successful new term in office.

Source: The Guardian