to David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain, congratulating him on his
victory in the just concluded elections in his country.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, May 9, General Buhari said
he looked forward to collaborating with the British government led by Mr.
Cameron, after he takes over power in Nigeria on May 29.
“Nigeria and the Britain have enjoyed good relationships, and we look
forward to developing even stronger ties.”
General Buhari also commended Mr. Cameron for the role that the British
government played before, during and after the Nigerian elections.
“Britain, the US, EU, ECOWAS, AU and the UN have played vital roles in
ensuring that democratic norms were adhered to during our elections. Their
role in the smooth outcome of the just concluded Nigerian elections can
never be overemphasized,” he said.
General Buhari added that he looked forward to furthering the “special,
warm and friendly relationships” between the government and people of
Nigeria and the United Kingdom under the new government of Mr. Cameron.