President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President Racep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the Presidential election upon defeating the opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the second round of voting.
President Buhari said Erdogan’s re-election augurs well for the wellbeing of the very important relations between Nigeria and Turkey.
“I welcome the reelection of Erdogan, a steadfast champion of a fair and just global order and a true friend of Nigeria.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Nigeria, I say happy cheers my friend and a true friend of Nigeria. Under your leadership, the engagement between our two nations will grow from strength to strength.
“I wish you yet another successful tenure of office.”
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media and Publicity)
May 28, 2023
