President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 24th June, said he expressed regret
at the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, Buhari said Nigeria had enjoyed remarkable
goodwill, support and understanding under the capable leadership of the
outgoing Prime Minister over the years.
The president said Cameron’s resignation in response to the outcome of a
referendum that supported Britain
to leave the European Union “was a demonstration of courage by a democratic
leader who respects the will of the people, even if he didn’t agree with their
decision.”
Buhari noted that by ‘‘putting the will of the people before his political future, the Prime Minister proved himself to be a selfless leader with respect for democracy and voters’ sovereignty.’’
Buhari noted that by ‘‘putting the will of the people before his political future, the Prime Minister proved himself to be a selfless leader with respect for democracy and voters’ sovereignty.’’
Buhari expressed the hope that Nigeria
looked forward to greater cooperation and consolidation of shared interests
with Britain ,
despite the outcome of the referendum.
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