Nigeria President Congratulates Iran’s Raisi On Election Win
President Buhari greets New Iranian
President, says our nations will work towards closer cooperation
President Muhammadu Buhari has said
the election of Iran's new president Ebrahim Raisi "once again reinforces
the centrality of the will of the people to the success of democracy anywhere
in the world."
In a reaction to the outcome of the
election in Abuja on Monday, President Buhari said that “Raisi deserves his
victory in the presidential election."
The Nigerian leader explained that
"democracy affords voters the opportunity to change or re-elect their
representatives by peaceful means."
He described Raisi as "a
consummate politician with experience to lead his country to greater heights
and a better future."
President Buhari urged Iranians
"to brush political differences aside and support Raisi to succeed in
efforts to help the country overcome its challenges, including the impact of
COVID-19 pandemic and the crippling sanctions imposed on the country."
While congratulating Raisi on his
victory, President Buhari advised the President-elect "to unite the
country for the sake of protecting the common interests of Iranians that
transcend party lines."
May God guide and grant you wisdom
in the discharge of the heavy responsibility your election entails,"
President Buhari added.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the
President
(Media & Publicity)
June 21, 2021
