6th July 2024
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections, are among top leaders that have formally congratulated the leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom’s General Election and his emergence as Britain’s new Prime Minister.

It would be recalled that Keir Starmer on Friday became Britain’s new Prime Minister, as his centre-left opposition party, Labour Party, swept to a landslide general election victory, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.

A statement signed by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday in Abuja, said “Tinubu especially noted 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.”

He also congratulated the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom, describing the kingdom as “an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner.”

Peter Obi on his part,
tweeted on his X handle on Friday, “I sincerely congratulate @Keir_Starmer, and the Labour Party UK on the landslide victory they recorded in Thursday’s election.

“May the victory translate to a better and new chapter for all the UK residents as you remain committed to your electoral promises.”

Photo Credit: BBC

~ NewsOrient