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Tinubu Congratulates Bassirou Faye On Senegal’s Presidential Win

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Mar 27, 2024.

Tinubu congratulates Bassirou Faye on Senegal’s presidential win.
Expresses confidence in Faye’s leadership.
Commends Senegal’s peaceful election, reaffirms support for democracy in West Africa.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Bassirou Faye on his historic victory in Senegal’s presidential election. According to reports from this online media platform, Faye secured triumph over Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate, Amadou Ba, in Sunday’s election.

The congratulatory message from President Tinubu was conveyed on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale.

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President Tinubu expressed confidence in President-elect Faye’s capabilities, citing his considerable potential and impressive track record. He extended his best wishes for success as Faye embarks on the important responsibility of governing Senegal.

The President also congratulated President Macky Sall for his commendable leadership in overseeing an election widely judged as peaceful and transparent, a testament to his commitment to democratic principles.

President Tinubu highlighted the significance of the recent presidential election in Senegal and the general election in Liberia, stating that they underscored his conviction in the resilience of democracy in West Africa.

He emphasized that democracy will flourish with the principles of good governance, justice, and fairness.

The President, serving as the Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), confirmed the Senegal election’s success, highlighting its role in advancing the organization’s objectives of promoting peace, maintaining constitutional order, and fostering unity among member states.

President Tinubu pledged Nigeria’s solidarity and assistance to the people of Senegal.

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