Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on his re-election for a second term of five years.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja, President Buhari also congratulated Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia for dutifully handling the electoral process.
The Nigerian leader equally commended Gambians for their high sense of civility, maturity and patriotism at the election
President Buhari assured President Barrow and all Gambians of Nigeria’s commitment and partnership as they collectively work on making the country better and stronger for posterity.
Barrow, a 56-year-old former security guard and property developer, defeated five rivals, including his former political mentor, Ousainou Darboe, 73, who was the main challenger in the election held on Saturday.
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