President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his congratulatory message to new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, following his victory at the UK General Election 2024.
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, with his wife, Victoria Starmer. Photo: Getty Images |
The Nigerian President wrote, “I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom general election”, adding, “I look forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions”.
Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, discomfited Rishi Sunak, Leader of the Conservative Party, with a huge victory to emerge new PM of the UK.
The UK General Election 2024 took place on Thursday 4 July, 2024.
In his congratulatory message to Keir Starmer, President Tinubu wrote: “I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom general election.
As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, I specially note the determination and courage that the Prime Minister demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.
The party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years 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.
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.
H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
