‘I look forward to working closely with your administration,’ Tinubu tells Benin President‑elect Wadagni
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Benin Republic’s President‑elect, Romuald Wadagni, saying he looks forward to working closely with his incoming administration to strengthen ties between both countries. In a congratulatory letter following Wadagni’s victory in the April 12 presidential election, Tinubu said the transition marks a significant new chapter in Benin’s democratic journey. He praised the peaceful conduct of the poll and described it as proof of the Beninese people’s resilience and commitment to democracy. Tinubu said he is eager to deepen cooperation with Benin in areas such as bilateral relations, regional security and economic prosperity within ECOWAS and the African Union. “I therefore look forward to working closely with your administration to strengthen our bilateral relations further, enhance regional security, and promote economic prosperity within the ECOWAS sub‑region and the African Union,” he wrote. The Nigerian leader noted […]