President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders to congratulate former Vice President Joe Biden on his election as new President elect of the United States “at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs.”
The President’s message was made public in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Saturday evening.
Buhari said; “your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means.”
According to President Buhari, “the most powerful group are not the politicians, but voters who can decide the fate of the politicians at the polling booth.”
He noted that “the main fascination of democracy is the freedom of choice and the supremacy of the will of the people.”
The President added that “respect for the will of the people is the very reason why democracy remains the best form of government, despite its limitations from one polity to another, and from one society to another.”
According to him, “I am thrilled by the fact that you are an experienced politician who had served as Congressman for 40 years and a Vice President for eight years. This is a remarkable track record that gives us hope that you will add value to the presidency and world affairs.”
Other respected world leaders who have congratulated the President-Elect of the United States of America include the Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron of France, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and several others.
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