Finally, Obanikoro congratulates Buhari… and Jonathan again

by Kolapo Olapoju

The Minister of State II (Foreign Affairs), Musiliu Obanikoro has congratulated President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the recently concluded election.

He had initially congratulated President Jonathan on his prospective win at the polls, but his principal would be defeated by Buhari.

Obanikoro shared a congratulatory message to the President-elect as well as outgoing President, Jonathan on his Facebook page.

“Allow me seize this opportunity to join millions of Nigerians to congratulate the President-Elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the just concluded election.”

“I want to also congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan for creating the enabling environment for free and fair elections, which has led to the transformation and further entrenchment of democracy in our country. I have no doubt that democracy is here to stay in Nigeria.”

“Finally, I congratulate all Nigerians for a peaceful and historical election. God bless us all and God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”