President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that he regretted the resignation
of British Prime Minister David Cameron, which will come into effect in
October.
President Buhari said Nigeria has enjoyed remarkable goodwill, support and
understanding under the capable leadership of the outgoing Prime Minister over
the years.
Buhari, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Cameron’s resignation in response to the outcome
of a referendum that supported Britain to leave the European Union “was a
demonstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the
people, even if he didn’t agree with their decision.”President Buhari noted that by ‘‘putting the will of the people before his
political future, the Prime Minister proved himself to be a selfless leader
with respect for democracy and voters’ sovereignty.’’
He expressed hope that Nigeria looks forward to greater cooperation and
consolidation of shared interests with Britain, despite the outcome of the
referendum.
by Augustine Ehikioya
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