“Democracy now deeply established in Africa” — Tinubu says as he congratulates 44-yr-old Senegalese President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye

President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his well-deserved victory as the newly elected President of the Republic of Senegal.

President Tinubu, through a statement from his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, expressed his admiration for the 44-year-old President-elect’s remarkable potential and outstanding track record.

He wholeheartedly wishes him success as he embarks on the crucial responsibility of leading the wonderful people of Senegal.

The President also congratulated His Excellency, President Macky Sall, for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.

He stated that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago have affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all. 

As the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President affirmed that the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional organization in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states.

President Tinubu congratulated the people of Senegal and assures them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.