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| President-elect of Gambia, Adama Barrow |
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday afternoon in a telephone conversation congratulated the Gambian President-elect, Mr. Adama Barrow on his victory in last week's Gambian presidential election.
In the telephone conversation with Barrow before departing to the International Forum on Peace and Security in Dakar, Senegal, President Buhari expressed his happiness at the conduct of the contestants before, during and after the elections.
President Buhari urged Mr. Barrow to ensure that the transition process is also as smooth as the electoral process and carry everyone along in his task of taking the Gambia to a new level.
The President also expressed his admiration at the existing rapport between the President-elect and other contestants especially the current President, who lost the election.
The Nigerian leader said democracy, rule of law and respect for each other are fast taking roots in Africa and that Gambia has also become a role model for Africa and the world at large.
President Buhari had congratulated Barrow on Saturday December 3, after his triumph was announced.
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