Nigeria congratulates Botswana’s President-elect
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigeria’s government has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Botswana, Duma Boko, following the victory of his party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change at the just concluded general elections in Gaborone.
Nigeria govt in a statement on spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eche Abu-Obe, hailed the outgoing President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, for embracing the result and charting a way forward for the country.
It reads, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to congratulate the President-elect of the Republic of Botswana, Lawyer Duma Boko, following the victory of his party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDP), at the just concluded general elections in Gaborone.
“Nigeria wishes to also commend the fortitude of the outgoing President, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, in embracing the result and charting a way forward for the country.
“As Botswana remains an important ally and partner, Nigeria shares the hopes and aspirations of the brotherly government and people of Botswana, as they delve into the next chapter of their nationhood.”
