President Buhari Congratulates Benin Republic’s President-Elect, Patrice Talon

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, on his electoral victory in the presidential run-off on Sunday, March 20, 2015, as announced by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission.Mr. Buhari, according to a statement by the presidency. also commended the government and people of Benin Republic on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential elections.
He saluted the courage and statesmanship of Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou and presidential candidate of the ruling coalition, in upholding the democratic process by promptly congratulating his main challenger, Mr Talon, on his electoral victory.