President Bola Tinubu has hailed the victory of Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party in the just-concluded general elections in the United Kingdom, a statement by his spokesperson, Mr Anjuri Ngelale, said on Friday.
Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Starmer, who is the leader of the Labour Party.
The State House statement, reads partly, “As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, President Tinubu specially notes the determination and courage the incoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.
The President states that the party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.
President Tinubu also congratulates the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom, describing the Kingdom as an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner.
The President looks forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries.”
