Benin Republic: Buhari congratulates President-elect Patrice Talon

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the President-elect of Benin Republic Patrice Talon, on his electoral victory in the presidential run-off election on Sunday, as announced by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. Buhari also commends the government and people of Benin Republic on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential elections. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in a statement on Monday, said Buhari salutes the courage and statesmanship of Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou, the presidential candidate of the ruling coalition, in upholding the democratic process by promptly congratulating his main challenger, Mr Talon on his electoral victory. The statement said the Buhari also commends President Boni Yayi for his leadership throughout the electoral process and for his invaluable contributions to democratic governance in the sub-region, evidently demonstrated in the successful conduct of the presidential elections. The President is encouraged by the determination and exemplary conduct demonstrated by Beninois in coming out en masse to perform their civic duties. He believes that the successful conclusion of the electoral process marks an important step in consolidating democracy in the sub-region and a beacon for other African countries to emulate. The President trusts that the Beninois will give the incoming government all the necessary support to succeed and reaffirms that Nigeria, as a beneficiary of the dividends of democracy, will continue to build strong partnerships with her neighbours for the peace, progress and prosperity of our citizens.