Senegal's elections: President Tinubu congratulates Bassirou Diomaye, Senegalese president-elect, on his victory at the polls.
The chairman of the ECOWAS, President Tinubu has extended his congratulatory messages to the president-elect of the republic of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
The congratulations by the Nigerian president Tinubu, however, had come after the 44-year-old political newman defeated his running mate of the opposition party, Amadou Ba, in the previously held Senegal’s elections, singling him out as the youngest president in the history of his country.
Mr Tinubu, according to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, upheld optimism for the people of Senegal with the emergency of the young leader.
The statement read, “President Tinubu notes that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this important job of leading the good people of Senegal.
“The President also congratulates His Excellency, President Macky Sall, for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.
“President Tinubu states that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago have affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.
“As the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President affirms that the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional organization in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states.
“President Tinubu congratulates the people of Senegal and assures them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.
Meanwhile, the Senegal’s president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye also had, according to Epicstorian News report, appealled to all African brothers and sisters to work together and make their marks in contributing to ‘building ECOWAS’.
“I appeal to our African brothers and sisters to work together to consolidate the gains made in the process of building ECOWAS integration, while correcting weaknesses and changing certain methods, strategies and priorities,” Mr Bassirou said.
What contribution has Senegal made towards promoting ECOWAS Member States’ Economic and political interests?
The country’s contributions have cut across various sectors, including peace and security, economic development, and institutional reform, reflecting its commitment to advancing the collective aspirations of West African nations.
