Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, on his victory in the presidential election held on August 12, 2021.
In a release issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the President hailed Zambians who came out in their numbers to exercise their civic rights, voting candidates of their choice.
He said this showed that the prospect of a united, stable, and prosperous Africa lies in the power of the people to freely elect their leaders.
President Buhari commended President Edgar Lungu for accepting the outcome of the election and a peaceful transfer of power, noting that this patriotic disposition deserves the praise of all lovers of democracy.
Highlighting the close and historic relationship between Nigeria and Zambia, President Buhari said he looked forward to working very closely with the Zambian President-elect for both nations’ peace, development, and prosperity.
