President Bola Tinubu Friday congratulated Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election.
Starmer emerged winner of the UK general election and is set to become the next prime minister of the country.
Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,said in a statement that, as a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, Tinubu noted the determination and courage demonstrated by Starmer throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.
The President said that the party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.He added that he looks 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.
The outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,who has already conceded defeat, said he will step down as leader of the Conservative Party before tendering his resignation letter to the King
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