Tinubu Congratulates Bassirou Faye on Election as Senegalese President

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu yesterday congratulated Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as President of the Republic of Senegal.

Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the president-elect comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on the important job of leading the people of Senegal.

Tinubu also congratulated President Macky Sall for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.

He stated that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago had affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.

As Chairman of the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS),  Tinubu affirmed that the successful conduct of the Senegal election was a boost to the sub-regional organisation in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states.

He also congratulated the people of Senegal, assuring them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.