President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the leader of the Labour Party and incoming British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer over the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election.
In Statehouse press release, President Tinubu extended his warm congratulations to the former opposition leader who is set to become the new occupant of No. 10 Downing Street following his party’s landslide victory on July 4 describing the United Kingdom as Nigeria’s long-standing partner.
“As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, I specially note 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 statement reads.
“The party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.
“I also congratulate the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom for being an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner.
I look 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”, the President added.