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Tinubu congratulates Tshisekedi on re-election as Congolese President

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his re-election.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Tinubu commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring a successful conduct of the last elections.

The President also congratulated the people of DR Congo for deepening democratic norms by exercising their rights without resorting to acts inimical to the sustenance of democracy.

“It is welcoming that the last elections in DR Congo were well-concluded. Democracy is sustainable on the continent. I congratulate President Tshisekedi on his victory. The President has demonstrated statesmanship in his handling of regional and continental matters. Africa will overcome any challenge with governance by popular consent, and democracy will thrive,” President Tinubu stated.

Tinubu wished President Tshisekedi a successful term in office.

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