Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on his re-election in office
President Tinubu commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring a successful conduct of the last elections.
The Nigerian Leader in a statement signed, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, applauded 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.”
The President wishes President Tshisekedi a successful term in office.
Background
President Felix Tshisekedi is the leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), the DRC’s oldest and largest party
He won the presidential elections conducted on December 20, 2023.
The preliminary results were announced in the capital, Kinshasa
According to the country’s election commission, President Tshisekedi won with more than 70% of the vote
He has been the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 24 January 2019
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