President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on his re-election.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Nigerian president, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday.
Tinubu commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring a successful conduct of the last elections.
The president also congratulated the people of DR Congo for deepening democratic norms by exercising their rights without resorting to acts inimical to the sustenance of democracy.
“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,” President Tinubu states.
The Nigerian president wished his Congolese counterpart a successful term in office.