President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in a statement on behalf of the President, said as a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu specially notes the determination and courage the incoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.”
The President said the party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.
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Tinubu also congratulated the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom, describing the Kingdom as “an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner.”
Ngelale said President Tinubu looks forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries.