Tinubu congratulates President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo after emerging winner of December 20 poll
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his re-election after a keenly contested race in the country.
President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, commends the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring a successful conduct of the last elections.
The President also commended the people of DR Congo for deepening democratic norms by exercising their rights without resorting to acts inimical to the sustenance of democracy.
“It is welcoming that the last elections in DR Congo were well-concluded. Democracy is sustainable on the continent. I congratulate President Tshisekedi on his victory. The President has demonstrated statesmanship in his handling of regional and continental matters. Africa will overcome any challenge with governance by popular consent, and democracy will thrive,” President Tinubu states.
Mr Tinubu wishes President Tshisekedi, who was re-elected for a second term after receiving more than 73% of the vote in a December 20 election, a successful term in office.
