News Rain Nigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday, 7th November 2020, Congratulated the United States of America President-Elect Joe Biden and his running mate, who is now the Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris, on their victory, at the Presidential Poll.
President Buhari through a congratulatory message by his Media Aide, Mr. Garba Sheu, described Biden’s victory at the poll as a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means.”
US Election: Congratulations, Nigeria Looks Forward To Greater Cooperation With US-Buhari To Biden
Buhari also stressed that the most powerful group is not the politicians, but voters who can decide the fate of the politicians at the polling booth.”
According to the statement by Garba Sheu, which was issued and signed in Abuja, with a copy made available to the News Rain Nigeria reporter, stated that the main fascination of democracy is the freedom of choice and the supremacy of the will of the people.”
Buhari through the statement noted that the respect for the will of the people is the very reason why democracy remains the best form of government, despite its limitations from one polity to another, and from one society to another.”
He said, “I am thrilled by the fact that you are an experienced politician who had served as Congressman for 40 years and a Vice President for eight years. This is a remarkable track record that gives us hope that you will add value to the presidency and world affairs.”
Buhari however maintained that with your election, we look forward to greater cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, especially at economic, diplomatic, and political levels, including the war against terrorism.”
President Buhari also called on Mr. Biden “to introduce greater engagement with Africa on the basis of reciprocal respects and shared interests.”
