Despite President Donald Trump failure to concede victory , Nigerian President and some former US Presidents have felicitated US President-elect, Joe Biden on his victory.
President Buhari also told the American President-Elect to introduce greater engagement with Africa on the basis of reciprocal respects and shared interests.
The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said “your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means.
“The most powerful group are not the politicians, but voters who can decide the fate of the politicians at the polling booth.”
He noted that “the main fascination of democracy is the freedom of choice and the supremacy of the will of the people.”
The President added that “respect for the will of the people is the very reason why democracy remains the best form of government, despite its limitations from one polity to another, and from one society to another.”
According to him, “I am thrilled by the fact that you are an experienced politician who had served as Congressman for 40 years and a Vice President for eight years. This is a remarkable track record that gives us hope that you will add value to the presidency and world affairs.”
President Buhari also noted that, “with your election, we look forward to greater cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, especially at economic, diplomatic and political levels, including the war against terrorism.”
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is among prominent Americans who have reacted to Joe Biden’s projected victory in Tuesday’s presidential election.
In a statement, Obama said Americans were lucky that Biden had what it took to be president and was already carrying himself that way.
“This is because when he walks into the White House in January, he will face extraordinary challenges no incoming president ever has: “A raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk and a climate in peril.
“I know he will do the job with the best interest of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote,” Obama said.
The former president, under whom Biden served as Vice, urged Americans to give him a chance and their support.
According to him, the election results at every level indicates the deep and bitter divisions in the country. He noted that it would be up to all Americans, not just Biden and the Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, to “lower the temperature” and unite the country.
In a tweet, Harris said the election was “so much more than Biden and her. “It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started,” she said.
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary, also reacted in separate tweets. “America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together.
“Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!,” the former president said. For her part, Hilary, who lost the presidential race to Trump in 2016, described the Biden-Harris ticket as “history-making”.
“The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. “It’s a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. “Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together,” she said.(NAN)
