Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his election as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu assumed the role of ECOWAS Chairman during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
In a statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari expressed his elation upon hearing the news. The former president highlighted the significant responsibility entrusted to President Tinubu by West Africans, and emphasized the collective duty of citizens to support him in fulfilling this role.
Buhari conveyed his prayers for a successful tenure for Tinubu as the ECOWAS Chairman. He expressed hope that under Tinubu’s leadership, ECOWAS would be restored as a stronghold of democracy, good governance, and a leader in the fight against terrorism and climate change on the African continent.
The former president’s congratulatory message signifies his confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to steer ECOWAS towards achieving its goals and addressing the pressing challenges faced by the region. It also reflects his support for the collective efforts of West African nations in promoting regional integration, peace, and development.
