By our reporter| President Muhammadu Buhari and a former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden the projected winner of the 2020 United States Presidential election.
The two Nigerian leaders attacked the foreign policies of incumbent President, Donald Trump.
In a statement issued Saturday night, President Buhari called on Biden “to introduce greater engagement with Africa on the basis of reciprocal respects and shared interests.”
Buhari urged the President-elect to “deploy your vast experience in tackling the negative consequences of nationalist politics on world affairs which have created divisions, conflicts and uncertainties.”
The President, who said Biden was elected “at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs”, said, “your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means.”
“The main fascination of democracy is the freedom of choice and the supremacy of the will of the people.”
“Respect for the will of the people is the very reason why democracy remains the best form of government, despite its limitations from one polity to another, and from one society to another, ” Buhari added.
“I am thrilled by the fact that you are an experienced politician who had served as Congressman for 40 years and a Vice President for eight years.
“This is a remarkable track record that gives us hope that you will add value to the presidency and world affairs.
“With your election, we look forward to greater cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, especially at economic, diplomatic and political levels, including the war against terrorism.”
Also on Saturday, Obasanjo, in a statement described Biden’s victory as “victory of good over evil.”
Biden has been projected to be declared the President-elect after surpassing the 270 minimum electoral college votes.
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