Buhari congratulates new Sierra Leonean leader

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Julius Maada Bio, on his victory as the new President of Sierra Leone.

Bio was sworn-in early on Thursday after he was announced on Wednesday as the winner of the presidential election run-off which held on March 31.

According to Mr. Femi Adesina, the Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Publicity, “ President commends the people of Sierra Leone on the successful conduct of the presidential election run-off as well as the parliamentary and local council elections held on March 7, 2018’’.

With the elections concluded and following the trend of recently held peaceful elections in West Africa, President Buhari urged all stakeholders in Sierra Leone to work together for the peace, security and development of the country.

He enjoined all those with grievances on the outcome of the elections to seek constitutional means of resolving them.

He stressed that nothing should be done to endanger the peace and stability of the country in particular and the sub-region in general.

“The Nigerian leader salutes the resilient spirit of Sierra Leoneans, who have clearly demonstrated their ability to manage their own affairs and consolidate on the country’s progress after a post-conflict era.

“The President also commends the immediate past president, Ernest Bai Koroma, for his commitment to a credible electoral process and spirited efforts at bringing stability and positive changes to the nation during his presidency.

“President Buhari looks forward to working with President Bio for the growth, prosperity and stability of their nations, and West Africa.’