Buhari congratulates The Gambia’s Adama Barrow over re-election

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja congratulated President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on his re-election for a second term of five years.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President also congratulated The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for dutifully handling the electoral process.

The Nigerian leader equally commended Gambians for their high sense of civility, maturity, and patriotism during the election.

President Buhari assured Barrow and all Gambians of Nigeria’s commitment and partnership as they collectively work to make the country better and stronger for posterity.

Mr. Barrow, a 56-year-old former security guard and property developer, defeated five rivals, including his former political mentor, Ousainou Darboe, 73, who was the main challenger in the election held on Saturday.