Kenyan President, Kenyatta Congratulates Buhari On Re-Election As Nigerian President

President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari after his re-election.

Buhari was re-elected for a second four-year term, final results from Saturday’s general election showed.

The 76-year-old defeated his main rival, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, with a margin of just under four million votes.

“Congratulations…your victory is a clear demonstration of the trust and confidence the people of Nigeria have in your ability to lead the country to greater heights of progress,” Uhuru said.

Kenya and Nigeria enjoy longstanding cordial relations and strong cooperation in many areas.

“I look forward to continuing working closely with Your Excellency in consolidating these mutually beneficial areas of cooperation for the greater good of our two countries,” he said.

“I wish Your Excellency good health and success as you lead your great nation to higher levels of prosperity in your second term in office.”

Uhuru asked Buhari to accept his renewed assurance of close cooperation of Kenya and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.