Buhari Writes William Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta After Kenya Election

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with William Ruto on his victory in Kenya’s presidential election and emergence as President-elect of the East African country.

This was made known in a statement on Monday by the President Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

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According to the statement, Buhari hailed the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections, “which once again demonstrates that the democratic process, values and principles remain the best way for the people to select their leaders and hold them accountable.”

The President stated that Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violence extremism, “buoyed by a long history of friendship, economic and trade ties, and effective collaboration through international organisations such as the African Union, the United Nations and the Commonwealth.”

While wishing incoming President Ruto a successful inauguration and tenure in office, Buhari expressed his anticipation towards a more fruitful and robust engagements between the two countries on “shared priorities such as enhancing peace and security on the continent, democracy, and greater economic prosperity and social development.”

He saluted President Uhuru Kenyatta for his statesmanship and exemplary leadership to the people of Kenya in the past nine years and the profound legacies of his administration on infrastructure, education, healthcare reforms and tourism as well as strong influence and support on regional security.

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