Buhari Congratulate William Ruto On Victory As Kenya’s President

The President, Mohammed Buhari, congratulates the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General Elections on August 9, 2022.

Buhari wished Ruto a successful inauguration and tenure in office, the President looks forward to more fruitful and robust engagements between the two countries on shared priorities such as enhancing peace and security on the continent, democracy, and greater economic prosperity and social development.

President Mohammed Buhari congratulated William Ruto through his Twitter Handle.

See the tweet below:

I congratulate the President-Elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the August 9, 2022 general elections. I wish him a successful inauguration and tenure in office, while also looking forward to more fruitful and robust engagements between Nigeria and Kenya.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 15, 2022

He also commends the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the election.

I commend the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections, which once again demonstrates that the democratic process, values and principles remain the best way for the people to select their leaders and hold them accountable.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 15, 2022

Buhari also said Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violence extremism. Between us lies a long history of friendship, economic and trade ties, and effective collaboration through various international organisations.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 15, 2022

He also saluted President Uhuru Kenyatta for his statesmanship and exemplary leadership to the people of Kenya in the past nine years.

Let me also salute President Uhuru Kenyatta for his statesmanship & exemplary leadership to the people of Kenya, & the profound legacies of his administration in infrastructure, education,healthcare reforms & tourism,as well as his strong influence & support on regional security.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 15, 2022