Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has congratulated President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his electoral victory in the 2023 presidential election.
It also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for overseeing a peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections.
“I congratulate the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the polls, the Speaker, Dr. Sidie Tunis, said while addressing the opening of the First Ordinary Session of the parliament,
“I express best wishes on behalf of the membership of the ECOWAS Parliament for his success as he prepares to take up the responsibilities and challenges of his office.
“I also extol the statesmanship of President Muhammadu Buhari for sticking to his term limit and facilitating a smooth transition to his successor
“I thank aggrieved parties for seeking redress in the court of law. Such is the democracy we crave for and I am grateful that Nigeria, our biggest democracy, is leading by example,’’ Tunis said
He added that the parliament was following events in Sierra Leone and Liberia closely, as both countries prepare to hold presidential and legislative elections in June and October, respectively.
Also yesterday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his support for regional integration and security.
President, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, said this at the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament on yesterday