President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated the President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, on his victory in the presidential election of August 12, 2021.
In a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adesina, President Buhari applauded the people of Zambia who came out in their numbers to exercise their civic rights and fo voting the candidates of their choice.
The outcome of the Zambian elections, the Nigerian President noted, signposts that the prospect of a united, stable and prosperous Africa lies in the power of the people to freely elect their leaders.
President Buhari also commended President Edgar Lungu for accepting the outcome of the election and for assurances of a peaceful transfer of power, noting that this patriotic disposition deserves the praise of all lovers of democracy.
Highlighting the close and historic relationship between Nigeria and Zambia, the Nigerian leader looks forward to working very closely with the Zambian President-elect for the peace, development and prosperity of both nations, and in the common commitment to promote the goals and objectives of our African Union (AU).